Mechanical Build / Fitter: Bespoke Machine Build & Assembly on a Global Scale!
Pensnett Estate Kingswinford, West Midlands - Full Time

Founded in 1926, Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) remains a family-owned business headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, USA, which is currently operated by the 4th generation of the family.  MTI is the global leader in friction welding solutions with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia and a majority-owned facility in India. Leveraging an outstanding reputation and MTI’s strong customer relationships, MTI has developed a significant global presence as provider of critical friction welding solutions for Aerospace / Astrospace, Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas and Mining industries and boasts customers such as NASA, Boeing and large tier 1 automotive suppliers such as Rolls-Royce.  We are known as an independent, nimble, and fast responding partner for customized solutions. With over 250 global employees MTI generates over $50M in annual sales.  There are three main branches of the business: Global Friction Welding Machine Build, Regional Contract Welding and Resistance Welding in Europe. 

Since 2005, MTI Welding Technologies, our Kingswinford facility, located in the heart of the Midlands has grown to be a leading supplier of Rotary friction welding machines throughout Europe.  Our strong team of experts - who are a full-service provider to our customers  - ensures that our customer’s on-site service, OEM friction welder parts, installation, and operator and maintenance training needs are met. 

Mechanical Build / Fitter

A member of the MTI Machinery Build Team who is responsible for the build of sub-assembly units.  This position is then responsible for the integration of these units onto the overall machine build of Friction Welding Machinery, which also includes the installation and upgrades on-site at the customers location - both within the UK and Worldwide. 

This position is an integral part of our Operations team.  We are seeking a focused, detailed-oriented team member with uncompromisingly high standards and solid work ethic coupled with a strong desire to learn.

Position Summary:

We are searching for a skilled and creative minded team member to fit and assemble machine unit assemblies such as Spindles, Clamps, Automation, Lubrication, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and other mechanical sub-assemblies and the fit / assemble those units within the general assembly of the friction welding machine by using assembly drawings and schematics.  Working in collaboration with the Build Supervisor, our Mechanical Build / Fitters ensure that each unit and machine is built on time, to the machine schedule, on spec to the assembly and mechanical specifications of the machine, and on budget to the estimated hours for each sub assembly.  

Come and be a part of MTI's Company initiative of Up Front Planning by participating in a series of meetings held prior to the project build phase on the release of each unit from the design phase.  Your expertise will be valued and heard as you take advantage of this opportunity to review and voice any concerns on each design and also identify all materials required to support the Mechanical Build sequence.  

This important role strives to achieve success by following MTI’s Core Values: Purposeful Innovation, MTI Family Company, Stellar Reputation, Customer Intimate, Supported Accountability, and An Environment Where You Are Expected to Contribute and Grow.

The Challenge:

MTI is a company in significant growth, and rapid development in terms of globalizing and becoming best in class. MTI is looking for driven, collaborative, and innovative people to help us achieve our goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  1. Assemble machines per assembly prints
  2. Read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
  3. Hydraulic tube bending / forming and making hose assemblies
  4. Install pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  5. Utilize welding ability to fabricate mounting brackets
  6. Inspect parts from a drawing using various inspection equipment
  7. Build spindles
  8. Build clamps
  9. Perform on-site installation, upgrades and refurbishments 
  10. Operate machine shop equipment such as Miller, Lather, Surface Grinder, etc.
  11. Integrate vendor automation, conveyors, robots and guarding
  12. Promote cultural values and behavior in others (Respectful, Purposeful, Integrity, Collaborative, Adaptable, Positive Attitude, Excellence, Effective Communication, Self-motivated, Responsible, Recognition & Appreciation)
  13. Perform other assignments, as requested by manager or supervisor
  14. Advise and recommend future technical and/or operational direction and process improvements as related to this function.

Required Skills and Competencies
  1. Proven commitment to safety by an excellent safety record
  2. Keen ability to work within a strong team environment
  3. Proficiency in working to tight tolerances
  4. Experienced ability to read assembly drawings
  5. Experienced ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and layout
  6. Experience ability in tube bending
  7. Exceptional verbal communication skills.
    1. Demonstrated ability to communicate problems with material and parts to the engineering department
    2. Demonstrated experience communicating with customers in a professional and knowledgeable manner
  8. Verifiable superior attendance history
  9. Proficiency in attention to detail
  10. Ability to adapt and be flexible to build design and schedule changes
  11. Demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot and anticipate results, and make effective decisions.
  12. Demonstrated commitment to Quality
  13. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, occassionally
  14. Ability to independently navigate foreign airports and countries with comfort.
  15. Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and work without supervision.
  16. Must conduct oneself with the highest level of professional and ethical standards.

Preferred Skills and Experience
  1. Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane
  2. Foreign travel experience
  3. Proficent in basic Microsoft Office 

Physical Requirements
  1. Flexibility and stamina as required of occassional lengthy travel
  2. Use hands for purposes of keyboarding; hand tools, handle or feel.
  3. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 18Kgs.

Required Education and/or Experience
  1. City and Guild Mechanical Engineering and/or BTECH Mechanical Engineering
  2. Machine Tool Fitter Experience
  3. Bespoke machine building experience, preferred

Job Type: Full-Time
                 This is not a remote position. 
                This position requires your onsite presence.

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Location: Kingswinford, Midlands, UK

MTI Welding Technologies (MTIW) is a globally renowned friction welding machine manufacturer, offering a standard product range of machines as well as customized solutions. Our team of experienced engineers has decades of experience working closely with customers to develop tailored solutions for their product or individual requirements.

MTI Welding Technologies is NADCAP, ISO 9001 and AS9100 accredited, ensuring the highest quality and sensitivity for customer projects.  MTIW uses globally recognized component suppliers to supply machines and solutions that meet global customer requirements, including CE.