Mechanical Fitter - Preston, United Kingdom - WJF Technical Support

    WJF Technical Support
    WJF Technical Support Preston, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mechanical fitter to join a rapidly evolving and vibrant company based in Preston. We are looking for time-served and apprentice-trained engineers with fitting and preferably pipe fitting skills.

    The role is for one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of commercial diving equipment. They manufacture hyperbaric chambers, saturation diving systems, diver launch and recovery systems, hot water machines, diving control panels and auxiliary support systems. They also supply commercial diving equipment including Kirby Morgan diving helmets, breathing air compressors, Surface supplied diving umbilical's, underwater camera systems, underwater lighting, hydraulic underwater tools, and underwater NDT equipment.

    Skills & Experience:

    • Minimum 5 years' experience.
    • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
    • Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferable.
    • Candidates must be familiar with industry-standard compression fittings,
    • Experience in pressure testing of pressure vessels and inspections.
    • Experience in working with high-pressure gases and equipment.
    • Familiar with pressure ranges up to 300 Bar (4500 PSI).
    • Knowledge of diverse valves, pressure regulators and gauges.
    • Panel building experience would be beneficial.

    Personal Attributes.

    • Excellent communication skills; high level of verbal and written English.
    • The ability to work to tight timescales in a challenging environment.
    • Plenty of drive, energy, and determination.
    • Ability to use own initiative.
    • Ability to work in a team environment
    • Overseas work as and when required
    • Overtime work as and when required

    Hours of Work:

    Monday – Thursday 7.30 am until 5 pm

    Friday 8 am until 12 pm

    Travel required in line with business needs.

    Wage:

    Subject to experience and knowledge.

    Benefits:

    Health Cash Plan Scheme / Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme

    About:

    A firmly established as one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of commercial diving equipment. It manufactures hyperbaric chambers, saturation diving systems, diver launch and recovery systems, hot water machines, diving control panels and auxiliary support systems. They also supply commercial diving equipment including Kirby Morgan diving helmets, breathing air compressors, Surface supplied diving umbilicals, underwater camera systems, underwater lighting, hydraulic underwater tools, underwater NDT equipment.