Mechanical Fitter

We are looking for an experienced and highly hands-on Mechanical Fitter to join an established manufacturing business in Preston. This is a varied workshop-based role where you''ll play a key part in the manufacture, modification and maintenance of tooling used within a busy production environment. You''ll be working on a range of projects, using your practical engineering skills to manufacture and modify tools, jigs and formers, resolve problems and ensure equipment is ready for production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fabrication, sheet metal work and mechanical fitting, with excellent MIG welding skills and the ability to work confidently from detailed engineering drawings. You''ll be comfortable fabricating complex shapes, carrying out drilling, grinding, bending and press brake work, as well as modifying and maintaining tooling. Experience working with plastics, composites or moulding processes would be advantageous, but most importantly we''re looking for someone who is practical, mechanically minded and enjoys finding solutions to engineering problems. Mechanical Fitter Benefits: 40,000 Days only with flexitime. Holiday purchase scheme. Healthcare. Death in service. 25 days holiday + BH. Premium OT (When available). Company pension. Responsibilities as a Mechanical Fitter: Manufacture, modify and maintain production tooling and moulds Manufacture and develop jigs, formers and associated equipment Carry out sheet metal fabrication ..... full job details .....