Mechanical Fitter – Machine Building & Conveyor Systems

ISS Recruitment & HR Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Paid overtime

Early finish Friday

Online doctor service

Technical training

Varied projects

Supportive team

Job summary

ISS Recruitment & HR Services is recruiting an experienced, time-served Mechanical Fitter for an established Irish engineering and automation company based in Dublin 15. You will build, test and install bespoke conveyor systems and automated machinery, reading engineering drawings and BOMs.

This hands-on role involves mechanical fitting, FAT, travel to customer sites across Ireland, and mentoring apprentices. The firm offers a competitive salary, pension, overtime, and ongoing technical training.

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter with an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience with mechanical power transmission, bearings and alignment.
• Able to assemble, fit and test bespoke machinery and component parts.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel across Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble bespoke conveyor systems and automated production equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings, BOMs and assembly drawings.
• Fit motors, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, belts and couplings.
• Install pneumatic systems and associated tubing.
• Assemble frames, guarding and mechanical components to tolerances.
• Carry out drilling, tapping, cutting and bench-fitting operations.
• Support FAT and on-site commissioning across Ireland.
• Assist with equipment breakdowns, modifications and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with design, electrical and automation engineers.

Skills

Reading drawings

Pneumatic systems

Bench fitting

Troubleshooting

Hand tools & power tools

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Craft - Fitting

Minimum 3 years post-apprenticeship experience

Job description

About the Opportunity

ISS Recruitment & HR Services is recruiting an experienced, time-served Mechanical Fitter on behalf of an established Irish engineering and automation company based in Dublin 15.

Our client specialises in bespoke conveyor systems, industrial machinery, automated labelling equipment and product-handling solutions.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their manufacturing team, building, assembling, testing and installing custom-engineered machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys varied mechanical work rather than repetitive production-line assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and assemble bespoke conveyor systems, labelling machinery and automated production equipment.

• Work from engineering drawings, general arrangement drawings, assembly drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Fit and align motors, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, chains, sprockets, belts, pulleys and couplings.

• Install pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, regulators and associated tubing.

• Assemble machine frames, guarding, brackets and mechanical components to the required tolerances.

• Carry out drilling, tapping, cutting and general bench-fitting operations.

• Perform mechanical testing and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

• Install and commission machinery at customer sites throughout Ireland.

• Assist with occasional equipment breakdowns, modifications and troubleshooting.

• Work closely with design, electrical and automation engineers to resolve technical issues.

• Complete quality checks, build records and engineering documentation.

• Maintain high workshop safety and housekeeping standards.

• Support and mentor apprentices and junior team members where required.

Essential Requirements

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter with a completed apprenticeship, such as QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Craft - Fitting, Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship experience in machine building, OEM assembly or industrial maintenance.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs and pneumatic schematics.

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

• Confident using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment.

• Experience with bench fitting and mechanical assembly.

• Strong practical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites across Ireland.

• Manual Handling certification or willingness to obtain it.

Desirable Experience

• Conveyor systems, packaging machinery or industrial automation equipment.

• Mechanical assembly of bespoke machinery or product-handling systems.

• Basic electrical knowledge, including motors, sensors and associated equipment.

• MIG/TIG welding or light fabrication.

• Forklift, MEWP or lifting equipment certification.

• Experience in ISO 9001, food manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or 5S workshop practices.

• Willingness to learn and use modern technology to improve engineering processes.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary, depending on experience.

• Company pension scheme.

• Paid overtime in accordance with company policy.

• Early finish every Friday at 4:00pm.

• Online doctor service for employees and their families.

• Ongoing technical training and professional development.

• Varied work on bespoke machinery and conveyor systems.

• Supportive, close-knit engineering and manufacturing team.

• Opportunities to develop technical skills within a growing Irish business.

Working Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-4:00pm

This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position in Dublin 15, with some travel to customer sites throughout Ireland.