Mechanical Fitter / Manual Lathe Operator - Valves

Bennett & Game Recruitment

  • Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • £25,000-35,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Profile for Mechanical Fitter - Valves - MC268563Mechanical Fitter required for a family-owned valve manufacturer based in Basingstoke. The successful candidate will have previous mechanical fitting experience ideally with experience with Manual lathes as well.Mechanical Fitter - Valves Position OverviewHydrostatic and function testing and certification of pressure regulators and control. valves to agree standards.
  • Assembly of machined components and pressure setting to complete configuration of pneumatic regulators.
  • Final machining on manual/CNC lathes and lapping of assembled trim.
  • Machining one off and complex components to customer specification used in the production of valves and regulators.
  • Experience of machining and metal cutting working with various cast iron, stainless steel and other exotics.
  • Use of a wide range of measuring equipment to check components.
  • Routine machine maintenance.
  • Ensuring that quality standards are met and any deviations are reported.
  • Completion of paper work as required.
  • Discuss project instruction and specifications with engineers and supervisors to guarantee
consistencybetween plans and products.
  • Experience of machining Various metals.
  • Supervise machine operating parameters (e.g. temperature and tool wear).
  • Inspect all finished products for accuracy and uniformity to ensure product quality and uphold company reputation.
  • May perform a variety of other duties/tasks and production and business requires.
Mechanical Fitter - Valves Position RequirementsIdeally qualified HNC/HND or higher in mechanical engineering or machining.
  • Not less than 2 years hands-on assembly experience in a manufacturing workshop.
  • A comprehensive understanding materials handling including crane driving and slinging.
A good knowledge of CNC software and hardware programming skills desirable.Lathe experience idealMechanical Fitter - Valves Position RemunerationSalary dependent on experience £25,000-£35,000Flexible hours (core hours 07:00-15:30 but can start later if needed)37.5 hour weekHybrid work available (2 days working from home a week)Generous holiday Scheme 25 days a year plus 8 statutory days
  • Market leading Pension Scheme
  • Scope to progress within the company
  • On site parking
  • Sick Pay
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