Mechanical Fitter

HR GO Driving; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm based in Ashford is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their skilled team. This role involves building and preparing filling and capping machines, along with performing precision mechanical fitting tasks. Candidates should have a solid background in mechanical fitting, confidence in interpreting assembly drawings, and experience with pneumatic control systems. This opportunity offers a full-time, permanent position in a well-established business known for its quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Proven background in mechanical fitting within machinery manufacturing.
• Strong practical hand skills focused on accuracy and quality.
• Confident in reading assembly drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Build and prepare filling and capping machines.
• Carry out precision mechanical fitting tasks.
• Assemble and commission pneumatic systems.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Assembly drawing interpretation

Pneumatic control systems

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Ashford
Job Type: Full time/permanent

HRGO are pleased to supporting one of our Ashford based clients in their search for a Mechanical Fitter, this is a great opportunity to join a well established business that has a fantastic reputation for what they do.

Duties

• Build and prepare filling and capping machines from a mix of finished and semi-finished parts.
• Carry out precision mechanical fitting tasks, including marking out, cutting, drilling, tapping and final finishing, working mainly with stainless steel and other engineering materials.
• Assemble and commission pneumatic systems on the machinery, including functional testing and fault diagnosis.
• Run thorough tests on completed machines to ensure they meet internal performance, safety and quality standards.
• Provide mechanical support to service engineers and end customers, both on-site and via remote assistance when required.

Experience required

• Proven background in mechanical fitting within a machinery manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong practical hand skills with a meticulous approach to accuracy, finish and overall build quality.
• Confident in reading and working from assembly drawings, schematics and written build instructions.
• Hands-on experience with pneumatic control systems, including assembly, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Previous work with industrial machinery, ideally within food, pharmaceutical or other high-volume production settings.
• Some exposure to electrical control systems is an advantage, but not a strict requirement.