Maintenance Fitter - Heavy Industry
Location: Fermoy, Co. Cork
Salary: €49,000-€54,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 12-hour, 8-hour, day and night shifts
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join a busy sawmill plant in Fermoy. This is a hands-on role in a heavy industrial environment, ensuring the smooth operation of mechanical systems and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and perform routine maintenance.
- Respond to mechanical breakdowns and implement preventative measures.
- Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes (up to 125kW), chain drives, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, mobile plant equipment, boilers, and drying kilns.
- Manufacture and modify spare parts using milling, turning, and welding techniques.
- Document spare part usage and support plant upgrades and process improvements.
Requirements:
- Time-served Mechanical Fitter with qualifications in Mechanical Automation, Maintenance, Manufacturing, or related fields.
- Experience in heavy industry, construction plant, or mining is highly valued.
- At least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
- Additional safety training (e.g., Safe Pass, MEWP) is a plus.
- Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance and discount programs
- On-site parking
- Bike to work scheme
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, industrial setting with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.
