Mechanical Fitter

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Hands-on involvement

Skill development

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter for our Sheffield workshop. You will assemble and build new industrial machinery, fitting mechanical components and reading drawings to ensure that assemblies meet exact specifications.

The role involves working from engineering drawings, using hand and power tools, and collaborating with fabricators and engineers to complete each build. The position is permanent and offers day shifts and a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Fitter or similar in engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competent with hand and power tools and workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build new industrial machinery and equipment.
• Carry out mechanical fitting and assembly of machine components.
• Fit bearings, shafts, rollers, gearboxes, motors, hydraulic cylinders and drive systems.
• Assemble hydraulic systems, pipework and related components.
• Read and interpret drawings and assembly instructions.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Read drawings

Tool use

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, days

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Sheffield.

The company specialises in the manufacture of industrial machinery and equipment, supplying engineered solutions to a range of commercial and industrial customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Fitter to join a busy workshop team, working on the assembly and construction of new machinery from start to finish.

The role will involve fitting mechanical components, assembling equipment and working from engineering drawings to ensure machinery is built accurately and to the required specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and build new industrial machinery and equipment.
• Carry out mechanical fitting and assembly of machine components and sub-assemblies.
• Fit bearings, shafts, rollers, gearboxes, motors, hydraulic cylinders and drive systems.
• Assemble hydraulic systems, pipework and associated mechanical components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment to complete mechanical assembly work.
• Measure, align and fit components to ensure accurate assembly and correct operation.
• Work alongside fabricators and other engineers to complete machinery builds.
• Assist with the assembly of bespoke machinery to meet individual customer requirements.
• Test and inspect completed machinery to ensure it is assembled correctly and ready for operation.
• Identify and resolve fitting or assembly issues during the build process.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and health and safety throughout the manufacturing process.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembler or in a similar engineering role.
• Experience assembling industrial machinery, plant equipment or mechanical systems.
• Good knowledge of mechanical components, drives, bearings, gearboxes and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competent using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
• Strong practical fitting and mechanical assembly skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
• A reliable, methodical approach with good attention to detail.
• Welding or fabrication experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• £18.00 per hour.
• 40 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday, day shifts.
• Permanent employment opportunity.
• Hands-on involvement in building new industrial machinery.
• Varied work assembling standard and bespoke equipment.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within an established engineering and manufacturing environment.