Mechanical Shift Fitter

MECHANICAL SHIFT FITTER

INVERNESS

PANAMAS

46,442

We are looking for a motivated mechanical fitter to join a market leading manufacturing company. Reporting directly to the maintenance manager you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.

Role Description

• Ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is carried out safely and correctly
• Identify MIP initiatives to supervisor.
• Identifying and implementing improvements
• Daily checks of workload at the start of each shift and ensure they are completed as required, signing off on all jobs.
• Complete all tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
• Assist through performance the achievement of area goals.
• Liaison with other departments to ensure safe and efficient running of the plant.
• Working with saws, edge banders, bearings, gearboxes, belts, chains, cutters
• General fitting

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ LV3 Mechanical discipline
• Completed a four-year recognised apprenticeship (Essential)
• Competency in hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, vibration analysis and alignment
• Fault Finding
• Fabrication

Desirable

• Experience within sawmills/wood products
• Welding

Background: Manufacturing

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to Jordan Hindhaugh at or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).