Our client, a machine tool manufacturing business, seek to appoint a Machine Tool Fitter to their Service / Maintenance / Machine building teams. The appointed Machine Tool Fitter will often be building a range of new machine tools from scratch, but experience stripping and inspecting machines returned to site for repair would be beneficial too. You will also carry out some site based service work. You will select parts, follow engineering drawings and work instructions to assemble and test machinery, ready for it to be shipped to the customer. You will receive an excellent salary for a a days based role in a positive atmosphere working for a large manufacturing business with excellent prospects. Previous experience of machine tools is required.Mechanical Fitter - Role and Responsibilities - Workshop Engineer / Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance / Service / Machine Building / Machine Tools* Building new machinery according to engineering drawings and build instructions* Post build testing of completed machinery and subsections of machinery* Report writing on faults as appropriate after analysing for root cause of failure after testing* Responsible for the general cleanliness and care of personal workbench area and that of the main workshop* Visiting customers on site to carry out service work as requiredMechanical Fitter - Skills and Abilities - Workshop Engineer / Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance / Service / Machine Building / Machine Tools* Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent* Prior experience of building special purpose machinery* Able to carry out testing and fault finding * Previous experience of new build machinery assembly* Happy with travel to customers as requiredMechanical Fitter, Workshop Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Tools, MaintenanceIf this role could appeal please do apply now!
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Futures Recruitment
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Keighley, West Yorkshire BD220QL, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a machine tool manufacturing business, is looking for a Machine Tool Fitter to join their Service, Maintenance, and Machine Building teams.
- The role involves building new machine tools from scratch and requires experience in stripping and inspecting machines for repair.
- The position includes site-based service work, selecting parts, and following engineering drawings to assemble and test machinery.
- Candidates should have a mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, along with prior experience in building special-purpose machinery.
- The role offers an excellent salary and requires previous experience in machine tools, with a focus on a positive work environment.
