Mechanical Fitter

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Mechanical Fitter / Machine Builder - MIG Welding Experience Essential

Location: New Milton, Hampshire

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: This position comes with a competitive market-related salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please call Alan for more details on both.

Working Hours:

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Monday to Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm

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Friday: 9.00am - 4.00pm

We are recruiting for an experienced

Mechanical Fitter / Machine Builder to join a well-established engineering manufacturer based in

New Milton, Hampshire.

The company designs and manufactures specialist industrial machinery supplied to customers throughout the UK and overseas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on Mechanical Fitter with

MIG welding experience to become involved in the manufacture, assembly, fitting and installation of specialist industrial machinery.

The Role

Working within a busy engineering workshop, you will be responsible for the mechanical fitting and assembly of specialist machinery, alongside MIG welding and fabrication of machine casings, frames and associated components.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Mechanical fitting and assembly of specialist industrial machinery.

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MIG welding and fabrication of machine casings, frames and components.

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Building and assembling machinery from engineering drawings and specifications.

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Fitting mechanical components and associated equipment.

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Preparing, cutting, assembling and welding metal components.

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Using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.

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Ensuring completed assemblies meet required quality and dimensional standards.

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Assisting with machine testing, adjustments and fault-finding.

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Working closely with other engineers throughout the machine-building process.

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Potentially progressing into

customer-site machinery installation, including travel within the UK and overseas.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with a strong practical engineering background who is confident undertaking mechanical fitting, assembly and MIG welding.

You should have:

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Previous mechanical fitting, machinery assembly or machine-building experience.

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MIG welding experience is essential.

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Experience working from engineering drawings and technical specifications.

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Good knowledge of mechanical components and assembly techniques.

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Experience fabricating metal frames, casings or similar components.

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Confident use of hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.

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Good mechanical problem-solving skills.

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Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship.

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A flexible and enthusiastic approach to engineering work.

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The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience building

industrial machinery, production equipment or bespoke mechanical assemblies would be particularly advantageous.

Candidates with a strong mechanical fitting background and practical MIG welding experience are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

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Competitive market-related salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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Monday to Friday daytime working hours.

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Early finish at 4.00pm on Fridays.

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Established engineering and machinery manufacturing environment.

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Varied mechanical fitting, machine assembly and fabrication work.

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Opportunity to develop further skills in specialist machinery manufacturing.

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Potential progression into

customer-site machinery installation, including opportunities for UK and overseas travel.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your latest CV. Alternatively,

please contact Alan for further information regarding the salary, benefits package and position.