Fitter/Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit and install mechanical components, machinery and equipment.
• Carry out routine preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and breakdowns and carry out necessary repairs.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair and replace defective machine components.
• Work with mechanical drawings, technical specifications and assembly instructions.
• Carry out equipment adjustments, alignment and calibration.
• Install and maintain bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, conveyors and other mechanical equipment.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and modifications.
• Respond to production breakdowns to minimise equipment downtime.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance inspections.
• Maintain tools, equipment and workshop facilities.
• Complete maintenance reports, job sheets and equipment records.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve machine reliability.

Requirements

Training and Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or apprenticeship (preferred).
• Mechanical fitting or maintenance experience.
• Manual handling training.
• Health and safety training.
• Lockout/tagout and machinery isolation training.
• Working at height training where applicable.
• Basic pneumatic and hydraulic systems training.
• Electrical awareness training where relevant.