On-Site Mechanical Fitter: Stainless Pipework & Pumps

HireHive; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join our on-site team in Cork, supporting maintenance, fabrication, and installation activities on customer sites.

The role requires a trade qualification in mechanical fitting or welding, TIG welding on stainless steel, plus experience with CMMS, safety procedures and confined space work. You will contribute to reliable plant operation and project upgrades while upholding high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or Fabrication / Welding.
• Proven TIG welding experience on stainless steel and hands-on experience with plastic pipework.
• Comfortable using CMMS, email and electronic documentation.
• Valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification (or willingness to renew).
• Experience with confined space entry, working at height or breathing apparatus is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and fabrication activities in accordance with site EHS requirements, including PTW and LOTO procedures.
• Execute work in line with approved SOPs, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Active participation in site safety initiatives, including toolbox talks, safety training and emergency drills.
• Perform daily plant walk-downs, routine inspections, and preventative maintenance across utilities and process equipment.
• Inspect, test and maintain safety-critical equipment including safety showers and eyewash stations.
• Monitor and maintain fans, pumps, valves, pipework and associated utility systems.
• Conduct routine checks on production skids for leaks, vibration, noise or wear.
• Troubleshoot and repair rotating equipment (pumps, seals, alignment, bearings).
• Replace valves (ball, butterfly, diaphragm, check) as required.
• Fabricate and install new process pipework and mechanical components to site standards.
• Perform TIG welding on thin-wall stainless steel pipework and sanitary welding where required.
• Cut, fit and join plastic pipework systems using solvent welding or fusion techniques.
• Support mechanical installation, modification and upgrade activities during projects and shutdowns.
• Use CMMS to receive work orders, log labour hours, and close out tasks.

Skills

TIG welding

CMMS familiarity

Safety awareness

Confined space experience

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or Fabrication / Welding

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Catalyx is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join our on-site team in Cork, supporting maintenance, fabrication, and installation activities on customer sites.

The role requires a trade qualification in mechanical fitting or welding, TIG welding on stainless steel, plus experience with CMMS, safety procedures and confined space work. You will contribute to reliable plant operation and project upgrades while upholding high safety standards.