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MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY OPERATIVE

Main role and priorities will be in the Fitting area of factory, performing a variety of mechanical assembly and fitting duties as required and as instructed by his/her supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties will be as assigned.):

• Assembles components into finished products according to instruction and according to company quality standards and procedures; carries out this work according to strict deadlines and quality controls. Competently and safely uses a wide variety of hand held and powered tools.
• Prioritises work-load in accordance with schedule and or supervisory instruction.
• Carries out any other maintenance/fitting/machine operating tasks as and when required.
• Verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications, stamp/sign route card as necessary.
• Reports operational difficulties such as faulty machines, tool problems, material problems etc.
• Ensures that work environment is kept clean and tidy and that material, tools, gauges and consumables are correctly stored and easily accessible.
• The job holder will be required to do any other task, which is within their capabilities, which he/she has been trained to do and which complies with the company’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
• The Company philosophy is to operate a continuous improvement environment embracing the aspects of "lean management" throughout all areas of the business. As such, it is the responsibility of all employees to participate and contribute towards business improvements that will ultimately improve customer service, quality and profitability.

Person Specification:

Knowledge: Must be time served mechanical engineering apprentice, or educated to SVQ Level 3 in a technical skill or an equivalent engineering trade.

Skills:

Must be able to learn quickly and work on their own or as part of a team.

Experience:

Must have significant experience of industrial mechanical assembly and/or manufacturing and factory experience; beneficial - experience of working with pumps, bearings, gearboxes or valves.

How to Apply

To apply please send covering letter and CV, stating current salary and salary expectations to the HR Manager, Power Jacks Ltd., Balmacassie Commercial Park, Ellon, AB41 8BX or by e-mail to hazelc@powerjacks.com

Power Jacks is a leading manufacturer for precision linear actuation, power transmission and mechanical jacking. The company is based in Scotland where its history for supplying high quality engineered product dates from 1903. The product ranges are detailed on the website www.powerjacks.com and include screw jacks, electric linear actuators, mechanical jacks, bevel gearboxes, planetary roller screws, reduction gearboxes, winches and rotary unions. They can be supplied worldwide singularly or as complete systems, whether in standard or specially engineered designs.

Power Jacks Ltd.
Balmacassie Commercial Park
Ellon
AB41 8BX
Scotland (UK)

Tel: +44 (0)1358 285100
Fax: +44 (0)1358 724105
Email Human Resources
www.powerjacks.com