Fitter

CV-Library • Congleton, Cheshire • 8h ago

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:

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, job cards and manufacturing instructions.
Using hand tools, production machinery, tooling and jigs to manufacture components to the required specifications.
Cutting, forming, shaping, rolling and assembling materials and components.
Carrying out resistance welding and joining operations in line with work instructions.
Inspecting components and measuring work accurately using equipment such as Vernier callipers and Pi tapes.
Completing quality checks and recording measurements to ensure products meet customer and company standards.
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment in line with health and safety requirements and Lean 5S principles.
Participating in training and continuous improvement activities.
Developing skills across multiple manufacturing processes and supporting other production teams when required.

Essential skills and experience:

Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Experience using production machinery, tooling, manufacturing jigs and assembly aids.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow job cards.
Good measurement and inspection skills, with the ability to work accurately to specified tolerances.
A commitment to quality, health and safety, and continuous improvement.
A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to learn a variety of manufacturing processes.
Three Level 2 qualifications, including Maths, English and one other subject.
An NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification or completed engineering apprenticeship would be preferred