Mechanical Fitter

Force; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Force in Ireland is seeking an experienced Time-Served Mechanical Fitter to join a growing workshop team. The role involves building, testing and installing bespoke machinery and conveyor systems designed by the engineering team, using GA drawings and BOMs.

You will test, commission and support on customer sites across Ireland, liaising with electrical and automation engineers to ensure high-quality delivery and robust build records, while mentoring apprentices.

Qualifications

• Three years post-apprenticeship experience in machine building or industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read GA drawings, BOMs and pneumatic schematics.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland.
• Apprenticeship completed with QQI Level 6 or equivalent.
• Safe manual handling certification or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience with conveyors, packaging machinery or product handling systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically assemble and build conveyor systems and machinery from drawings and BOMs.
• Fit, align and assemble drive components such as motors, gearboxes, belts and couplings.
• Install and connect pneumatic systems and associated FRL units.
• Test and commission machinery at customer sites and during FAT activities.
• Prepare build records and quality documentation per ISO 9001.
• Maintain a safe, clean workshop and assist apprentices.

Skills

Time-served fitter

Read GA drawings

Pneumatic systems

Bench-fitting

Power tools

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate - Fitting

Tools

Verniers

Dial gauges

Micrometers

MIG/TIG welding

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Irish provider of bespoke labelling systems, auto-ID equipment, conveyor systems and industrial automation solutions. As an award-winning, independently owned Irish business, they have built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions tailored to the specific needs of their customers.

With extensive expertise across labelling, printing, identification technology and intelligent automation, our client supports businesses across a wide range of industries and applications.

The business has further strengthened its offering through the acquisition of a specialist conveyor systems manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in the design, manufacture and custom build of conveyor solutions. This expertise enables the delivery of fully integrated systems, supported by technical advice and a personalised engineering approach.

Our client is a customer-focused, ISO 9001-accredited organisation committed to continuous improvement, innovation and the practical application of new technologies. From design and engineering through to manufacturing and workshop operations, the business embraces opportunities to improve efficiency through modern technology and AI tools.

Due to continued growth and expansion, our client is now seeking a Time-Served Mechanical Fitter to join its growing workshop team.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, time-served Mechanical Fitter to join our client's expanding workshop team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, assembling, testing and installing bespoke machinery and conveyor systems designed by the engineering team.

Working from engineering drawings, assembly drawings and bills of materials (BOMs), you will transform fabricated parts and purchased components into fully assembled, reliable machines. You will also play an important role in testing and commissioning equipment at customer sites, working closely with electrical and automation engineers to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to work on a varied range of bespoke engineering projects within a growing, innovative business.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanically assemble and build conveyor systems, labelling machinery, product handling equipment and automation cells using general arrangement drawings, assembly drawings and bills of materials.

• Fit, align and assemble drive components, including motors, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, chains, sprockets, belts, pulleys and couplings.

• Install and connect pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, regulators, filter-regulator-lubricator (FRL) units and tubing, in accordance with pneumatic schematics.

• Fit machine guarding, sensor brackets, frames and sub-assemblies, ensuring components are assembled accurately and within specified tolerances.

• Carry out light drilling, tapping, cutting and bench-fitting tasks as required during machine assembly.

• Conduct mechanical testing and factory acceptance testing (FAT) in collaboration with project and electrical teams before equipment is dispatched.

• Install and commission machinery at customer sites throughout Ireland, providing support for occasional breakdowns, repairs and modifications.

• Provide practical feedback to the design team on buildability, tolerances and potential design improvements, identifying and resolving drawing or BOM discrepancies before they affect production.

• Complete build records, quality inspections and job documentation in accordance with the company's ISO 9001 quality management system.

• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop, following all relevant health and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and the safe use of lifting equipment.

• Support, guide and mentor apprentices and junior team members, sharing practical knowledge and promoting high standards of workmanship.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A time-served Mechanical Fitter with a completed apprenticeship, holding a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Craft - Fitting, or an equivalent qualification such as Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting, or a recognised UK/EU equivalent.

• A minimum of three years' post-apprenticeship experience in machine building, OEM assembly or industrial maintenance.

• Ability to read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, general arrangement (GA) drawings, assembly drawings, bills of materials and pneumatic schematics.

• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical power transmission, bearings, shaft alignment and pneumatic systems.

• Confident using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometers and dial gauges.

• Practical bench-fitting skills and a good understanding of mechanical assembly techniques.

• A Manual Handling certificate or willingness to obtain one.

• A full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites throughout Ireland.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience building or assembling conveyor systems, packaging machinery, labelling equipment or product handling systems.

• Basic electrical awareness, including familiarity with sensors, motors and wiring, to support effective collaboration with the electrical and automation teams.

• Experience with light welding, including MIG/TIG, and general fabrication work.

• Forklift, mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) or lifting equipment certification.

• Experience working within an ISO 9001-certified organisation or a food, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, workplace organisation and 5S methodologies.

• Experience using AI tools, or an openness to adopting new technology in day-to-day work, including researching technical information, troubleshooting mechanical builds and completing build records or documentation.

Skills and Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent workmanship and attention to detail: Takes pride in producing high-quality mechanical assemblies and ensuring machinery operates reliably and correctly first time.

• Practical problem-solving ability: Can identify issues, assess discrepancies between engineering drawings and actual components, and develop effective solutions.

• Strong teamwork and communication: Works collaboratively with design, electrical and project colleagues to achieve project objectives and delivery deadlines.

• Self-motivation and independence: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and can work effectively with minimal supervision, including when working at customer sites.

• Organisation and time management: Plans work efficiently, prioritises tasks and contributes to meeting build schedules and dispatch deadlines.

• A commitment to safety: Maintains a safety-first approach in the workshop and on customer sites, following procedures and using equipment responsibly.

• A willingness to learn and adapt: Open to new equipment, technologies and working methods, including AI tools, and continually looks for opportunities to improve efficiency and quality.