Trainee Fitter Fabricator

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St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, England, GBR
In-Office
Manufacturing
The Role

Trainee Fitter/Fabricator
Have you recently completed your Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering course? Ready to kickstart your career? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a full time, permanent Trainee Fitter Fabricator to join our team. 

From our facility in Hastings, we work on applications and manufacture bespoke systems for exciting global projects such as space launches, 5G technology, O-led TV’s, flexible solar panels to name just a few. 

As a KJLC Trainee, you will undergo training to become a qualified engineer through a UK-recognised programme. We will also enroll and support you in obtaining a Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. This position combines full-time employment with college attendance.

Key Job Elements:

  • Ability to layout, position, and secure parts and assemblies to meet drawing requirements, using straight edges, squares, angle plates, blocks, clamps, and pointers 
  • Fit and tack tubes and fittings for vacuum chambers in various positions
  • Read and understand technical prints; including weld symbols
  • Thorough understanding of measuring tools such as calipers, rules, feeler gauges, and pi tapes
  • Multi-task within a Manufacturing Cell

A standard working week is 40 hours, Monday – Thursday (8am – 5pm) with an early finish Friday.
 

Qualifications:

Required

  • A-Level/T-Level Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing - Level 3 
  • GCSE’s or equivalent
  • Solid understanding of mathematics and the ability to read mechanical drawings
Benefits we offer to enhance your lifestyle:
  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Matched pension up to 5%
  • Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
  • Income protection insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
  • Fully funded training/qualification

Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.
Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd is a limited company
 

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The Company
HQ: Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
361 Employees
Year Founded: 1954

What We Do

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a leader in the design and manufacturing of vacuum technology solutions for your research and production applications. From the simplest components and fittings to intricate vacuum chambers and precision computer-controlled deposition systems, our company works with you to devise sound, economical solutions for all of your vacuum science needs. We have offices and warehouses across the globe - visit our website for more information: www.lesker.com

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