Mechanical Fitters/Technicians in Blackburn

We are looking for an experienced and highly hands-on Mechanical Fitter to join an established manufacturing business in Preston. This is a varied workshop-based role where you'll play a key part in the manufacture, modification and maintenance of tooling used within a busy production environment. You'll be working on a range of projects, using your practical engineering skills to manufacture and modify tools, jigs and formers, resolve problems and ensure equipment is ready for production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fabrication, sheet metal work and mechanical fitting, with excellent MIG welding skills and the ability to work confidently from detailed engineering drawings. You'll be comfortable fabricating complex shapes, carrying out drilling, grinding, bending and press brake work, as well as modifying and maintaining tooling. Experience working with plastics, composites or moulding processes would be advantageous, but most importantly we're looking for someone who is practical, mechanically minded and enjoys finding solutions to engineering problems. Mechanical Fitter Benefits: ~£Holiday purchase scheme. ~ 25 days holiday + BH. ~ Company pension. Responsibilities as a Mechanical Fitter: Manufacture, modify and maintain production tooling and moulds Manufacture and develop jigs, formers and associated equipment Carry out sheet metal fabrication and complex shape development MIG welding, fabrication and finishing Carry out tooling repairs, modifications and preventative maintenance Support new tooling verification and production trials Identify and resolve tooling and manufacturing issues Work closely with engineering, production and other departments Ensure work is completed to a high standard of quality and safety Mechanical Fitter Requirements include: Ideally qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Discipline. Strong sheet metal fabrication experience. Mig welding experience. Experience with bending, drilling, grinding and press break operations. This Mechanical Fitter Role is commutable from: Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994