Job Title: Mechanical Technician
The Company
API Food Equipment have been supplying the food industry with custom built processing solutions for many years. Our portfolio includes many household name blue chip companies and many smaller private and independent business’s.
Our principle area of expertise is in depositing or filling equipment for bakery and ready meal products and we compliment this with the ability to design and build process solutions that are not available “off the shelf”
The Role:
To carry out assembly and detail fitting of special purpose machinery supplied to the Food Industry
Lead projects appointed to you throughout the build stage on the shop floor
Assist in the commissioning and development of machinery once it has been assembled
Complete basic machining and fabrication of parts as necessary
Liaise with in-house personnel as required to resolve build and design issues
During the course of delivering equipment it may be necessary to work off-site at customer’s facilities both in the UK and overseas, therefore good presentation in front of customers is essential and the flexibility to periodically work off-site is required.
Key Tasks
Build the equipment to the agreed time scale
Assemble and test pneumatic systems, route pneumatic pipes neatly
At times assist electrical build, routing cables etc.
Set all pneumatic cylinders and reed switches prior to development
Manually check operation of each element of the process prior to development
Ensure the equipment is kept clean and damage free during the build, equipment to be built to a high standard of care and presentation
Assist in support of installed equipment at customer's site.
Candidate Profile:
Due to the nature of this role this position requires an experienced Mechanical Fitter with sound knowledge and understanding of assembling machinery.
The ideal candidate will have completed an appropriate recognised engineering apprenticeship with corresponding qualifications
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings is essential
Experience of building special purpose machinery or similar precision mechanical machinery
Good knowledge & understanding of mechanical principles
Experience of general machining
Experience of fabrication
Experience & understanding of pneumatic systems
Knowledge & experience of electrical wiring, with appropriate qualification would be an advantage
Experience working within a food processing equipment environment essential.
To apply please send a full CV in the strictest confidence, including current salary details to info@apilimited.co.uk
Direct applications only - No Recruiting Agencies.
API FOOD EQUIPMENT offer a range of custom built equipment, each individually tailored to customers exacting requirements. Our team at API have over 40 years collective experience within the food industry and we are sure we will be able to assist you.
WHY CHOOSE US?
API Food Equipment have been supplying the food industry with custom built processing solutions for many years now. Our portfolio includes many household name blue chip companies and many smaller private and independent business’s.
Our principle area of expertise is in depositing or filling equipment for bakery and ready meal products and we compliment this with the ability to design and build process solutions that are not available “off the shelf”
Simplicity is a key feature in our design process, allowing unskilled operatives to quickly disassemble equipment for cleaning and maintenance.
We understand the food production industry has unique requirements and we manufacture reliable equipment which is easy to use, clean and maintain.
Our equipment is designed with ease of use in mind to give the operator a set of simple controls that can be easily adjusted in seconds.
API Food Equipment will work with you to provide a solution that fits your exacting requirements and fits your budget.
If you have a process that requires automation or improvements then please give us a call to discuss it with us. The probability is that we have created something similar previously or we will be able to offer you a suitable solution.
We have the ability to assess your requirements with food safety, hygiene, maintenance, reliability and performance in mind and will work closely with you to ensure that all your specific needs are achieved.
"Ready meals and bakery products are our speciality however we operate within most food production environments".
In need of spare parts to keep your production lines running to maximum efficiency?
We have a vast supply of seals, valves, air cylinders and other components for Apple, Steck & Turbo equipment which can help get your machines back up to maximum performance as quickly as possible.
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