Responsibilities
The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and repair of precision machinery. Key responsibilities include:
* Maintenance and repair of grinding machines, motors, pumps, and hydraulic systems;
* Troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues to minimise downtime;
* Conducting preventative and corrective maintenance;
* Supporting production teams by ensuring all machines are running efficiently;
* Identifying opportunities to improve reliability, performance, and safety standards;
* Liaising with supervisors and team members to prioritise workload and machine availability.
Benefits
* Competitive salary between €45,000 – €50,000 (DOE);
* Permanent position;
* Standard working week: Monday–Thursday 8 am–4.30 pm, Friday 8 am–3.25 pm;
* Option to include health insurance;
* Supportive and collaborative working environment;
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to advance within the company.
Criteria
* Strong mechanical background with hands-on experience in machine maintenance, ideally gained within a precision engineering environment.
* Knowledge of motors, pumps, and hydraulic repairs essential;
* Previous experience working with grinding machines highly desirable;
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
* Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.