Fitter

Are you an experienced Fitter looking for your next opportunity within a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment?

Our client, a very well-respected and reputable manufacturing company are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Production Fitter to join their team in Congleton, Cheshire.

The Role

As a Production Fitter, you will be responsible for manufacturing and assembling components to precise engineering specifications, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and workmanship.

Your duties will include:

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Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, job cards and manufacturing instructions.

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Using hand tools, production machinery, tooling and jigs to manufacture components to the required specifications.

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Cutting, forming, shaping, rolling and assembling materials and components.

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Carrying out resistance welding and joining operations in line with work instructions.

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Inspecting components and measuring work accurately using equipment such as Vernier callipers and Pi tapes.

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Completing quality checks and recording measurements to ensure products meet customer and company standards.

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Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment in line with health and safety requirements and Lean 5S principles.

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Participating in training and continuous improvement activities.

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Developing skills across multiple manufacturing processes and supporting other production teams when required.

Essential skills and experience:

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Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

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Experience using production machinery, tooling, manufacturing jigs and assembly aids.

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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow job cards.

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Good measurement and inspection skills, with the ability to work accurately to specified tolerances.

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A commitment to quality, health and safety, and continuous improvement.

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A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to learn a variety of manufacturing processes.

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Three Level 2 qualifications, including Maths, English and one other subject.

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An NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification or completed engineering apprenticeship would be preferred

On offer

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Competitive pay: From £17.42 per hour, rising to £19.21 per hour once trained.

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Attractive 4 day working week, Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 4.00pm

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Excellent pension and life assurance scheme.

You'll be part of a skilled manufacturing team producing specialist engineering products for demanding industries around the world.

If you have the engineering experience, practical skills and enthusiasm to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Premier Placement Services are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy