Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter - Sandy, Bedfordshire - -34-37k

My client is a successful UK manufacturer specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke machinery. With a growing production team, they are continuing to expand and are looking for an experienced-Mechanical Fitter-to join their team.

This is a hands-on opportunity to work on the assembly, testing and maintenance of specialist machinery supplied to customers across a range of industries worldwide.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for assembling high-quality machinery, components and specialist sub-assemblies, working accurately to engineering drawings and production schedules.

Your responsibilities will includes:

+ Reading and interpreting mechanical assembly and pneumatic drawings.
+ Mechanically and pneumatically assembling bespoke and special-purpose machinery.
+ Building machinery and specialist components to a high standard.
+ Carrying out field wiring in preparation for electrical fitters.
+ Inspecting returned machinery and assessing its functionality and condition.
+ Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs or component replacements.
+ Testing machinery following assembly, repair and maintenance to ensure correct operation.

About You

My client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter who enjoys working in a hands-on engineering environment and has experience building-bespoke or special-purpose machinery.

You will ideally have:

+ Previous experience working as a Mechanical Fitter or similar engineering role.
+ Experience assembling bespoke or special-purpose machinery.
+ Good mechanical fitting and assembly skills.
+ Experience with pneumatics.
+ Electrical fitting or machine wiring experience would be a bonus
+ The ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings.
+ A positive, team-focused approach.

The position is-fully site-based at my client''s manufacturing facility in Sandy.

If you are interesting in finding out more, please apply below!