Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7DJ Salary: £32,000 (negotiable for the right candidate) Hours: 7:00am - 16:00pm Monday to Thursday & 7:00am - 12:00pm Fridays About the Role We're recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established manufacturing team, working on the mechanical assembly of specialist industrial machinery, including nibblers, sifters and related equipment. You'll play a key role in ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer specifications are consistently met. Key Responsibilities Carry out mechanical assembly of machines in line with the factory production plan Inspect in-house and bought-in components to ensure they meet required specification and quality Lay out and examine metal stock/work pieces to confirm specifications are correct Position, align and fit components to form complete units and subunits, following engineering drawings and layout specifications Verify conformance of work pieces using vibration meters, temperature probes, earth continuity meters, squares, rulers and measuring tapes Complete all documentation accurately Provide occasional training/support to less experienced operators Support continuous improvement and the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management system, including internal audits, NCRs, OFIs and customer complaints Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment, reporting any safety concerns promptly Attend production and Health & Safety meetings as required Occasional site work as required What We're Looking For Able to read and work from technical drawings Competent and efficient in mechanical assembly, hand tools and machinery Strong problem-solving skills Thorough, with high attention to detail and a quality-first approach A team player with a "do it right first time" attitude Salary & Benefits Salary up to £32,000 (dependent on experience more available for an outstanding candidate) Overtime: x1.5 MondayFriday, x1.5 Saturday, x2 Sunday and Bank Holidays Early finish at 12:00pm every Friday Private medical cover (Bupa), with the option to add immediate family for a fee Pension scheme: 5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution Death in service cover: 3x salary Company bonus scheme: 5% of company profit shared evenly across all staff Flexible working TPBN1_UKTJ