Electromechanical Fitter / Multi-Skilled Engineer

Electromechanical Fitter / Multi-Skilled Engineer - Europe’s Leading Specialists 
Didcot
Negotiable Based on Experience + Full Benefits Package (See below)

About Us

Founded in 2000, we are now one of Europe’s leading specialists in inspection machines and artificial intelligence vision products – supplying customers all around the world and building an unrivalled reputation for innovation, quality and precision in machine vision systems for inspection, guidance and identification. Our work covers the full range of factory automation processes and procedures including mechanical design, electrical control, mechanical building, electrical wiring, machine vision and installation. We have a growing user base of blue chip manufacturers in these markets, with hundreds of systems currently installed around the world.

The Electromechanical Fitter Opportunity:

The electromechanical fitter shall work as part of the engineering team and be responsible for electrical and mechanical manufacture, fitting and assembly in accordance with engineering schematics/drawings. The post holder would undertake the following duties:

+ Wiring of control cabinet panels from detailed wiring drawings.
+ Building of complete machines to drawing including mechanical build and assembly, electrical wiring, cable routing and finishing.
+ Construction and assembly of parts, sub-assemblies and machines working to detailed drawings or specifications.
+ Selecting and use of hand tools and equipment to manufacture parts and assemblies.
+ Preparing parts and sub-assemblies for smaller systems.
+ Assistance with PC build and traceability documents.
+ Opportunity to develop automation, mechanical and electrical skills along with all aspects of general industrial automation and control.

Flexible working:

There is some requirement for flexible working hours and weekend work (overtime paid for weekend work) as required. 

Travel:

There is good opportunity to travel within the UK, USA & Europe as part of our engineering installation team. Recent work has been completed in the USA, Hungary, Puerto Rico, Spain, Macedonia and Greece.

Electromechanical Fitter / Engineer Required Knowledge & Skills:

We are looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic electromechanical engineer who can work effectively as part of a busy team. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to encouraging diversity and social inclusion across all areas of its activity. We would welcome applicants with the following attributes:

Essential:

+ Experience in a mechanical and/or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment
+ Good levels of experience as a skilled fitter or hands-on engineer
+ Hands on knowledge of electrical wiring, mechanical building and pneumatics
+ Ability to accurately read and interpret electrical drawings
+ Ability to accurately read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and work instructions for both mechanical build and electrical wiring
+ Ability to use manual and powered hand tools
+ Ability to consistently apply safe working practice with a high regard to own and others safety and to maintain a clean work environment
+ Well organised, ability to work to deadlines and a high attention to detail
+ A logical approach to problem solving
+ Ability to prioritise a heavy workload
+ Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
+ Clean and full UK driving licence

Equally important will be the candidates’ intellect, willingness to learn, ability to build relationships, putting themselves in others’ shoes, while always making a positive impact with our clients and each other.

Desirable:

+ A minimum NVQ Level 3 or BTEC level 3 plus apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline
+ Knowledge of industrial automation in the context of special purpose machinery
+ Experience and knowledge of design software such as Solidworks 3D or AutoCAD
+ Experience in control systems, PLC or general factory automation
+ Fork lift licence

Holiday: 20 days per year plus bank holidays, rising to 22 after 3 years in continuous employment and 23 days after 5 years in continuous employment, plus public holidays
Benefits: Company Health Insurance scheme following probation period. 

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