Skilled Fitter

Skilled Fitter

Location: Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom, PA4 8XJ

Company: Chart Industries

Exciting Opportunity for a Skilled Fitter to join ourTeam.

As a Skilled Fitter you will work within our Bareshaft team to assemble screw compressors to Engineering/Contract Specification and then test the screw compressors hydraulically and pneumatically to specification.

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week with a starting salary of £33,500 . You will also have the opportunity to earn shift allowance with the Bareshaft Team currently operating a three-shift rotating structure with a rate of x1.33, consisting of early shift (6am-2pm), back shift (2pm-10pm) and night shift (10pm-6am), Sunday Night – Friday Early. Additional overtime available out with the standard shift pattern (All overtime at 1.5)

Who are we?

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. In 2023 Chart Industries acquired the Howden Group, and the entire group is now represented in over 40 countries worldwide with over 11,700 employees. Our vision is to enable the vital processes of our customers and thereby promote a more sustainable world. Learn more about us at www.chartindustries.com.

Howden is a leading global engineering business who focus on providing mission critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase their environmental and operational efficiencies. We recognise the value of people and truly believe that by working together, aligned to a common purpose, we all have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference.

What Needs To Be Done?

• Assemble Screw Compressors to Engineering Drawings and Contract Specifications.

• Adhere to relevant instructions contained within SOPs/ WSI’s on the assembly of Screw Compressors to ensure that each compressor is built to specific standards.

• Conform to all aspects of HCO Quality Management system including the fulfilment of all relevant procedures, including all WSIs to ensure conformance to international standards.

• Deliver Quality product in a timely manner whilst contributing to efficient and effective manufacturing principles to ensure compliance with cost forecasts.

• Contribute & comply with accurate collation of Shop Floor documentation information. To ensure compliance to internal and external requirements.

• Interact & respond to all aspects of HBE supporting cost reduction, efficiency, delivery and Quality improvements

To be successful you must have …

• Recognised Mechanical fitting apprenticeship and relevant qualifications.

• Previous experience of precision manufacturing & assembly of rotating equipment i.e. pumps, compressors and turbines.

• Engineering Drawing interpretation ability

• Rotating equipment experience, including balancing of sub assembly components.

• Previous experience of hydrostatic testing of assemblies.

• Good communication skills

It’s a bonus if you have (but not essential)..

• Lean Manufacturing Skills

• Lifting & Slinging and forklift certification

• Previous experience in rotating equipment

• General Environmental Health & Safety awareness

In Return, we offer a range of fantastic benefits:

• A flexible and supportive work environment.

• A competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement package.

• Howden Pension Plan with Scottish Widows.

• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield.

• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.

• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary.

• Group Income Protection plan.

• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.

• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – Free Counselling, Physiotherapy, financial support etc.

• Training & Development Opportunities.

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Please follow the link to our website to apply.