Hydraulic Pipe Fitter

An excellent opportunity for a Hydraulic Pipe Fitter to join a well-established company based in Birtley, Gateshead. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Reporting To: Projects and Operations Coordinator Location: Gateshead. Salary: £15 per hour depending on experience About the Role: The Piping Technicians are responsible for manufacturing swaged, flared and welded tubes and pipes as per drawing or on site. They will also manufacture hydraulic hoses and complete flushing and pressure testing activities. It is expected that the Piping Technicians must have a good understanding of the principles of hydraulic connections technologies and fittings. Hand and power tools, as well as specialised testing and measuring equipment will be used as part of the role. This position will provide a varied and challenging role, with the opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their skills and industry knowledge, while we support you in your personal career progression. Main Duties: Mechanical and hydraulic assembly of systems against drawings Bending of rigid tube and pipes using manual and electrical bender Manufacture of hose assemblies Flushing of hose assemblies, pipework, and complete systems Pressure testing of hose assemblies and pipework To ensure that all work carried out complies with instructions given To be aware of activity (task) target hours and make every effort to ensure that these targets are achieved or bettered To preserve and maintain all company tools and ..... full job details .....