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Mechanical Fitter

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: LE8, Wigston Magna, Leicestershire

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £45,000 basic + monthly bonus, overtime and Monthly bonus scheme

OTE: Up to £55,000–£60,000
Working Hours: Days – with an early finish on Fridays
Holiday: 33 days including bank holidays

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter or Machine Tool Engineer with a strong background in CNC machine tool assembly, precision alignment and commissioning?

We are currently looking for a skilled engineer to join an established team in the Leicester area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with high-precision machinery and has experience building and aligning complex multi-axis CNC machines.

The Role

As a Machine Tool Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly, precision alignment and commissioning of a range of high-quality CNC machine tools.

Your responsibilities will include:

  * Building and assembling a variety of CNC machine tools

  * Precision alignment of 5-axis CNC machinery

  * Carrying out complex mechanical alignment to tight tolerances

  * Using specialist precision equipment, including Renishaw systems and autocollimators

  * Working with DTIs (Dial Test Indicators)

  * Aligning ball screws and linear guide rails

  * Carrying out mechanical testing and fault finding

  * Supporting basic machine control commissioning

  * Ensuring machines meet required quality and accuracy standards

  * Working closely with the wider engineering team to complete projects efficiently

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a solid background in machine tool fitting, mechanical assembly and precision alignment.

You should have:

  * Proven experience as a Machine Tool Fitter, Mechanical Fitter or similar

  * Strong experience assembling and commissioning CNC machine tools

  * Excellent knowledge of precision mechanical alignment

  * Experience working with 5-axis machinery would be highly beneficial

  * Familiarity with Renishaw equipment, autocollimators and DTIs

  * Experience aligning ball screws and linear rails

  * Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills

  * Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality

  * The ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  * A positive, reliable and team-focused attitude

  * The ability to commute to the LE8 area

Interested?

If you're an experienced Machine Tool Engineer or Mechanical Fitter looking for a new opportunity where your precision engineering skills will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity in Leicester

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