Mechanical Fitter

Quest Technical Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Technical Ltd in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a fast-moving engineering firm. The role requires interpretation of detailed drawings, machining and assembly of components using mild steel, alloys and stainless steel. A time-served engineer with a strong focus on health, safety and quality is essential.

Great progression opportunities exist within a dynamic company. Standard week is 37 hours (Mon-Thurs 07:30–16:00, Fri 07:30–12:30); occasional travel may be

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Fitter with 5+ years.
• Experience in machining and assembly builds.
• Knowledge of tooling/ toolmaking.
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Worked with mild steel, alloys and stainless steel.
• Time-served engineer.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• Good communication at all levels.
• Willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings to deliver conforming parts.
• Work with materials including mild steel, alloys and stainless steel.
• Collaborate with team to meet production targets.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality.

Skills

5+ years experience as Mechanical Fit​

Machining

Assembly builds

Interpreting drawings

Good communicator

Health & safety awareness

Team player

Willing to travel

Education

Time-served engineer

Tools

Tooling/Toolmaking

Jigs & fixtures

Metal cutting

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

We are working with a well-established organisation who have been trading for over 30 years and they specialise end-to-end service covers everything from one-off bespoke tools to life saving medical machinery. We are now looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join this fast moving company in Lancashire.

Key skills required of the Mechanical Fitter

• Over 5 years experience working as a Mechanical Fitter
• Must have over 5 years experience of machining and assembly builds
• Must have some experience/knowledge of Tooling/ Toolmaking
• Experience/knowledge of tooling background is required such as jigs, fixtures, metal cutting etc.
• Timeserved engineer
• Experience of working in environment with highest standards of Health, Safety and Quality is essential
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and deliver conforming parts Working with various materials including Mild steel, Alloys and stainless steel
• A good communicator at all levels, with the ability to integrate and support a successful team
• Willing to travel as and when required.

For the successful Mechanical Fitter this is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and multi skilled fitter, who wishes to progress within a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering firm. My client are offering excellent hourly rate, there is scope for progression for the successful Mechanical Fitter should you chose this route.

Standard Week: 37 hours Mon-Thurs 07:30 – 16:00 – Fri 07:30 – 12:30