Workshop Mechanical Fitter

We are hiring for a Workshop Mechanical Fitter, this is a permanent role based in Warrington. Salary is negotiable by experience plus bonus and benefits.

Working Monday to Friday 37 hours per week, based within a workshop environment working with a small team of fitter/engineers specialising in repairs and maintenance of various types of pumps.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment of rotating equipment and evaluating repairs.
• Rebuilding pumps, gearboxes, fans and other rotating equipment
• Using micrometers and use a DTI checking radial and axial measurements
• Liaise with customers and suppliers, complete accurate costing sheets, and collaborate with the supervisor to provide timely quotations.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance in all workshop activities and able to write root cause failure reports

Skills and Experience for the Workshop Mechanical Fitter role:

• Experience in repairing a range of pumps, including centrifugal and multi-stage pumps etc.
• Good understanding of pump components, such as volute, impeller, driveshaft, wear rings, bearing housing, bearings, and mechanical seals.
• Proficient in measuring equipment, capable of reading micrometers and internal mics, and using a DTI to check radial and axial measurements.
• Understanding of bearing and bore fits (e.g., J6/H6), wear ring clearances, and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with laser alignment techniques.
• Qualified or apprentice-trained with an NVQ Level 3 certification.

For further information for the Workshop Mechanical Fitter

role and to apply, submit your CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website