Fitter in Congleton

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 On offer * Competitive pay: From £17.42 per hour, rising to £19.21 per hour once trained. * Attractive 4 day working week, Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 4.00pm * 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