Senior Mechanical Fitter – Custom Machines & Conveyors

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

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.