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.

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 and complex shape development
• MIG welding, fabrication and finishing
• Interpret engineering drawings and work accurately to specifications
• Carry out tooling repairs, modifications and preventative maintenance
• Support new tooling verification and production trials
• Identify and resolve tooling and manufacturing issues
• Work closely with engineering, production and other departments
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard of quality and safety

Mechanical Fitter Requirements include:

• Ideally qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Discipline.
• Strong sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Mig welding experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with bending, drilling, grinding and press break operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.

This Mechanical Fitter Role is commutable from: Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn, Chorley, Leyland, and surrounding areas.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.