Machine Tool Fitter
Location: Coventry (Onsite, with some overseas travel)
Salary: £30,000–£35,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent
My client, a well-established precision engineering manufacturer, is looking for a Multi-Skilled Machine Tool Fitter to join their team. This hands-on role focuses on building and assembling high-precision machinery to exacting standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and assemble complex machinery from engineering and assembly drawings
* Carry out precision fitting, including bearings and close tolerance components
* Perform drilling, tapping, and general fitting work
* Install pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including testing and calibration
* Install pipework, cabling, switches, sensors, and motors
* Use toolroom machinery such as lathes, mills, and grinders
* Support customer site visits when required
Requirements
* Strong experience in machine tool building or complex mechanical assembly
* Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
* Experience working to tight tolerances
* Competent with workshop machinery and lifting equipment
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team