Mechanical Assembly Fitter

A manufacturing business in Chesterfield is looking for a Mechanical Assembly Fitter to join its production team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role centres on building and testing lifting equipment to exacting quality standards, covering both new product development and standard machinery.

The role

• Checking parts against parts lists and specifications prior to assembly
• Carrying out sub-assembly and final assembly builds in line with customer design specifications and internal standards
• Assisting with the production of job-specific RAMS
• Completing pre-FAT checks in accordance with project requirements
• Packing finished equipment and carrying out quality checks to ensure safe transportation
• Reporting stock shortages to the line manager before they affect production
• Maintaining quality work procedures and checklists
• Feeding back quality issues to management promptly
• Completing daily timesheets and submitting them weekly
• Working within the company's health and safety code of conduct
• Providing occasional support for site installations, trade exhibitions, servicing and test plant work as required

What you'll need

• Strong fitting and assembly skills
• A recognised mechanical qualification or a completed mechanical apprenticeship
• Understanding of quality procedures
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings
• Willingness to suggest design improvements where appropriate
• A team-focused, punctual and safety-conscious approach
• Good general health and fitness
• A full, clean driving licence
• Forklift truck certificate (advantageous)
• Experience of slinging and crane use
• Understanding of welding and fabrication
• National safety passport (advantageous)