Hydraulic Fitter

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Job description

Title: Hydraulic Fitter

Location: Coventry

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: £18.26

Specific Accountabilities

To perform the tasks required to assemble/disassemble/test/repair hydraulic and electric wheel & brake assemblies, including sub-assemblies.
To build and dismantle hydraulic and electric wheel & brake assemblies according to agreed procedures.
To clean wheels, brakes, and sub-components, operating all machinery involved with cleaning.
To perform appropriate repairs/replacement of components.
To proof and porosity test hydraulic brake and sub-assemblies using isopropyl alcohol, air, skydroll, DTD 585 etc.
To perform testing on electric brake assemblies and sub-assemblies to include dielectric, insulation resistance, bonding, motor phase testing and functional testing.
Check that correct component parts are being used in the assembly process as per drawing requirements and ensure that the correct consumables (grease, adhesives, lubricants etc) are used
The identification of wheel & brake assemblies and sub-assemblies by hand stamping/dot peening/vibro peening etc.
Check balancing of wheels/hub sub-assemblies and the fitting of correction weights by drilling hubs and hand tapping holes.

General Requirements & Accountabilities

To attend and contribute to Daily Layered Accountability (DLA) meetings and to support the ongoing progression of MPS within a HPC environment.
Ability to work within and contribute to a team type approach of working and participate in the continual improvement process essential for the ongoing development of the cell.
Individual Process Control (PC) stamping (or electronic equivalent) of planning cards to certify inspection / quality conformance of the product being processed & that the correct process technique was followed.
To maintain component traceability of parts throughout the manufacturing process & reporting of any documentation errors to supervision.
Responsible for the associated paperwork that supports the manufacturing documentation required for the product being processed.
To maintain good housekeeping and 6-S in the work area.
To clean and perform first line maintenance on machinery / equipment used.
Comply with company and HS&E procedures.
To ensure compliance with any regulations for the control of technical data (i.e. DFARS, ITAR etc).
Undergo training if required in order to perform particular aspects of this role.
Jobholder may be requested to train others on the tasks associated with this role.
The working of shift patterns may be required to meet on-going business requirements.
Carry out special duties as assigned.