Assembly Fitter

About Michell Bearings
British Engines Group company, Michell Bearings, designs and manufactures hydrodynamic bearings for the marine, defense, and industrial sectors.

Michell Bearings revolutionized shipbuilding and sea transportation with the invention of the tilting pad bearing over 100 years ago and operates from sites in South Shields (UK), and Bangalore (India), with offices in the USA and Germany.

We are looking for an Assembly Fitter to become part of the Michell Bearings team at Simonside. You will carry out in-process and final de-burring, testing, inspection, and assembly activities on manufactured components in order to meet customer quality and delivery requirements.

 What you’ll be doing

De-burring and dressing of machined components using a variety of powered and non-powered tools, in preparation for final inspection
Ensuring component cleanliness
Carrying out various testing of manufactured and assembled components, including fluid gravity tests and pressure testing using various methods
Carrying out checks of the components for adherence to drawings using a variety of inspection equipment including micrometers, subtropics, vernier calipers, etc
Assisting in identifying and utilizing the most effective and efficient method of checking components
Identifying non-conforming items via the company's NCR system and maintaining inspection status
Recording quality data
Ensuring component traceability/identification is present and correct
Ensuring documentation is accurate and maintained to a high standard
Ensuring quality system procedures are being adhered to and are operating effectively
Ensuring 5S principles are applied to the quality control department and standards are sustained to audit requirements
 

Who we are looking for

To apply, we ask that you are time served in a mechanical engineering discipline with ideally a minimum of 5 years experience working in a machine shop or a similar engineering environment. Preferably you will also have experience of assembly fitting on engineering precision equipment as well as having knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic pipe-work assemblies.
We also ask that you have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, quality plans, and specifications. The ability to use inspection and test equipment is also essential.
We’re looking for someone who has excellent communication and organization skills, as well as a self-motivator with a hands-on approach. Being able to work independently as well as part of a team is essential.

If you can demonstrate a positive approach to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) through good working practices, housekeeping, and correct use of PPE we would love to hear from you!

A full UK driving license is also a must.

Benefits

Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
Holiday buy & sell
Car scheme
Competitive pay
Enhanced pension
Training & development