Fitter / Assembly Technician
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Rochester, Kent
Salary Range: £32,000 £35,000 (depending on experience)
Working Hours: 39 hours per week
MondayThursday: 08:00 17:00
Friday: 08:00 14:00
Includes hour lunch
Some UK and international travel
About the Company
Our client specialises in designing and manufacturing sophisticated welding systems and associated production equipment. Their systems are used in demanding industrial applications and built with high standards of precision, serviceability and performance. This role sits within their assembly and support operations building, servicing, and maintaining their engineered welding devices for both domestic and international clients.
Main Purpose of Role
To assemble, fit, test, and maintain high-precision welding systems and related mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have machining experience (turning, milling) and practical skills with jigs and tweaks. Occasional travel to client sites for commissioning and remedial service work (UK and abroad) will also be required.
Key Responsibilities
Assemble mechanical components and subassemblies of welding systems per drawings and specifications
Perform turning, milling, drilling, threading and jig adjustments to components and parts as required
Fine-tweak assemblies (fit & finish, alignment, tolerances) to ensure mechanical integrity and functional performance
Work from technical drawings, BOMs, CAD models and manufacturing instructions
Perform initial testing, adjustments, and calibration of assembled systems in workshop environment
Support on-site commissioning, installation, and servicing at customer locations (UK & overseas) typically trips of up to 7 days
Diagnose mechanical faults or issues encountered in service and implement solutions or repairs
Collaborate with design, engineering, and quality teams to assess changes and improvements
Maintain documentation and records of build processes, parts, calibration and service reports
Apply safe working practices and maintain compliance with all health & safety and quality standards
Person Specification / Required Skills & Experience
Essential
Hands-on machining experience: turning, milling, drilling, etc.
Previous work using jigs, tweaks, fixtures to fine-adjust and align parts
Experience with mechanical assembly of equipment or systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and bills of materials
Good mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
Willingness to travel occasionally for service/commissioning tasks (UK / global)
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Self-motivated and able to manage tasks under minimal supervision
Desirable
Experience in welding systems, industrial fabrication or custom machinery
Understanding of electrical / mechatronic integration (i.e. working with machines that integrate mechanics + electronics)
Experience in quality systems (ISO, manufacturing QA)
Previous experience in customer-facing service or commissioning roles
Familiarity with calibration, alignment, tolerance measurement
Benefits & Additional Info
A competitive salary within the £3235k band, based on experience
Opportunities for professional development and cross-training
Exposure to global service/commissioning work travel opportunities
Work in a specialist engineering firm with advanced welding / production systems
Standard workshop environment, with occasional site-based work
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