Mechanical Fitter - #2190640

Company introduction:

Magnomatics Limited is a high technology company that designs and manufactures revolutionary magnetic transmission systems, advanced electric motors and generators. It’s a globally recognised technology leader servicing customers across a wide range of industries including Aerospace, Marine, Renewables and Transport, whose technology is seen as a key enabler for many developing markets segments.

Magnomatics specialises in advanced electric drive solutions, with a focus on magnetic gear and motor technologies. Established in 2006 as a spin-out from the University of Sheffield, it is recognised worldwide for its expertise in the design, analysis, and manufacture of high-efficiency electrical machines and propulsion systems.

Reporting to Production and Facilities Manager.

Core Skills:

• Excellent practical mechanical fitting skills (additional electrical skills beneficial)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions
• Ability to operate manual machine tools preferred but not mandatory
• IT skills (MS Office – Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel as a minimum)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Qualifications/Experience:

• BTEC Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience of prototyping
• Experience of small batch manufacturing/production environment
• Involvement in the manufacture of electrical or rotating machines is desirable
• Experience of lean manufacturing environment is desirable
• Experience of winding/impregnation/assembly of high strength magnets is desirable

Main Duties:

• Machine builds; materials delivery to ready-for-test stage from engineering drawings
• Small-batch production - builds, fitting, and assembly
• Prototype builds
• Build readiness – supporting design for manufacture, build processes, quality and safety
• Control of build quality – inspection of dimensions and characteristics
• Development and recording of manufacturing knowledge to support continuous improvement
• Support of Stores function (control of incoming materials and production orders)
• Recording of day-to-day activities – route cards and time sheets
• General maintenance tasks for an efficient, safe and clean workshop environment

General information:

• Working hours (35 hour week): 7.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 11.30am Friday
• Company pension
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• EV Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Banked hours schemes