Machine Fitter
Job in
Leicestershire, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
Optima UK Inc Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Machine Fitter
Shift: Monday - Thursday 07:45 - 17:00 and Friday 07:45 - 12:30
Salary:
Up to £50,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)
Location:
Leicestershire, LE8
Benefits:
Permanent position,
Bonus scheme,
Free onsite parking,
Company pension
Inhouse training
The Company:
A world leader in drilling technology for cooling holes as applied to Jet Engines and Gas Turbines for energy production.
The Machine Fitter Role:
The Machine Fitter is a key member of the Production Team supporting the build and retrofit of CNC and automated machine systems.
The duties include:
Building and assembling CNC machines
Aligning ball screws, linear rails
Disassembly of machines and rebuild with new components
All machine and axis alignments
Working from engineering drawings
Meeting Environmental, Health and Safety and/or all other applicable regulatory requirements
About You:
Experience of assembling mechanical assemblies relevant to CNC machine tools including pneumatics, hydraulics and/or pressure-based fluid systems.
Ability to read engineering drawings and understand dimensions and geometric tolerances.
Hand scraping experience is beneficial but not essential
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, problem resolution and creative thinking skills
Ethical and trustworthy.
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