Shift Mechanical Fitter
Location: Barnsley (Yorkshire)Salary: £40,000 per annum + benefits
A leading manufacturer in the Yorkshire area is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Shift Mechanical Fitter to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy production environment, maintaining and improving equipment to meet growing demands.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out reactive mechanical maintenance, diagnosing and resolving machinery breakdowns.
* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery.
* Work with advanced manufacturing equipment, including programmable logic-controlled (PLC) systems.
* Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
* Occasionally fabricate and weld machinery parts or manufacture replacements.
* Rebuild and repair spare parts in the mechanical workshop.
* Ensure machinery operation continuity by covering for team members during holidays.
* Manage spares, tools, and stock using the booking-out system.
* Collaborate with production and engineering colleagues to maintain smooth operations.
* Participate in annual shutdowns for extensive maintenance and repair work.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential