Mechanical Fitter
hace 5 días
Kingswinford
Our client is a well-established specialist machinery manufacturer and is looking to recruit a Skilled Mechanical Fitter to support the build and installation of bespoke friction welding machinery. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value equipment in a hands-on engineering environment with international travel and long-term progression. 🛠 The Role As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the assembly, build, installation, and commissioning of friction welding machinery. Working closely with Design and Engineering teams, you’ll play a key role in delivering projects from workshop build through to customer handover. Key responsibilities include: • Assembly and fitting of machine sub-assemblies including spindles, clamps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and lubrication systems, • Reading and interpreting mechanical assembly drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, • Installation of hydraulic, lubrication, and pneumatic systems, • On-site installation, upgrades, and repairs at customer sites in the UK and worldwide, • Operating machine shop equipment including mills, lathes, and grinders, • Inspection of components using precision measuring equipment, • Liaising with Engineering and Build teams to resolve technical issues, • Supporting project planning and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives 👤 About You You’ll be a practical, detail-focused Mechanical Fitter who enjoys working on bespoke machinery and complex assemblies. Essential requirements: • Mechanical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds or BTEC), • Experience as a Machine Tool Fitter or within bespoke machinery build, • Strong ability to read mechanical drawings and fluid schematics, • Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems, • Confident using machine shop equipment, • Able to work independently with minimal supervision, • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, • Interest in continuous improvement and best practice manufacturing 🎁 What’s on Offer • Competitive salary (DOE), • International travel opportunities, • Varied, hands-on engineering work, • Supportive and growing engineering team, • Ongoing training and professional development