Mechanical Fitter - Machine Tools

Mechanical Fitter - Machine Tools

Location:

, County Durham
Salary:  £37,000-£42,000+ per annum DOE, including regular overtime
Basic Rate:  £16-£18 per hour DOE

Hours:

Monday to Friday, Overtime available
Job Type:  Permanent, Full-time; would consider Part Time
Experienced Mechanical Fitter - £37k-£42k+ DOE
Are you an experienced  Mechanical Fitter  looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a well-established engineering business
We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our team in  County Durham , working on a range of machine tools and industrial machinery.
This is a genuinely hands-on position where your mechanical fitting and maintenance experience will be highly valued.

The Role
As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll be responsible for the fitting, maintenance, repair and servicing of a range of machinery and mechanical equipment.

You'll work with machinery including:
Lathes
Milling machines
Grinders
Radial arm drills
Manual machine tools
Other industrial and engineering equipment
Your responsibilities will include:
Mechanical fitting, assembly and installation of components
Planned and preventative maintenance
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults
Stripping down, repairing and rebuilding machinery
Identifying potential mechanical issues and carrying out corrective work
Working with bearings, gearboxes and other mechanical components
Using a range of hand tools and workshop equipment
Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications where required
Ensuring machinery is operating safely and efficiently
Maintaining high standards of health and safety
Working independently as well as alongside the wider engineering team
Completing work to a high standard and within agreed timescales
About You
We're looking for someone who is  practical, mechanically minded and confident working with machinery .
You will ideally have:
Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician or similar

Experience with in an engineering, manufacturing or machine-tool environment
Strong mechanical fitting and maintenance experience
Experience working with lathes, milling machines, grinders or similar machinery
Good mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Experience with preventative and reactive maintenance
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A strong focus on quality, reliability and health & safety
A recognised engineering qualification, apprenticeship or technical certification would be advantageous.
Time-served Mechanical Fitters with strong practical experience are also encouraged to apply, even if you don't hold formal qualifications.
What's on Offer
Regular paid overtime
Monday-Friday working
Stable, long-term employment
Varied mechanical fitting and maintenance work
Opportunity to work on a range of machine tools and engineering equipment
Established engineering environment
Opportunity for the right person to develop their skills and career
If you're an experienced  Mechanical Fitter  looking for your next permanent opportunity and want to join an established engineering business offering competitive earning potential, we'd like to hear from you.