A Mechanical Fitter assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs industrial machinery, plant equipment, and mechanical components according to technical blueprints and specifications.
Core Responsibilities
- Assembly & Installation: Read technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to position, align, and assemble mechanical parts, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and conveyors.
- Maintenance & Repair: Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance to diagnose mechanical faults, replace worn bearings or shafts, and rebuild equipment.
- Fabrication & Modification: Cut, shape, grind, and weld (MIG, TIG, or MMA) metal components when parts need custom adjustments.
- Precision Testing: Use precision measuring tools—such as calipers, micrometers, and dial gauges to check tolerances and test equipment performance.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow site safety regulations, perform lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures, and maintain a clean workspace.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma, ITI/Vocational training, or a diploma/degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
- Experience: Typically 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, steel plants, mining, or heavy machinery maintenance.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and rotational/translational mechanical systems.
- Tool Proficiency: Skilled with hand tools, power tools, lathes, drills, and diagnostic equipment.
- Soft Skills: Problem-solving ability, physical stamina, attention to detail, and teamwork