17.01.2025

Course: Engineering Fitter Level 3

Specialism: Mechanical Fitter

Requirements: 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science.

Further development: HNC & HND

Duration: 4 years

Description: Apprentice Mechanical Fitters will work in the SACO press shop and assist with the fitting, development, and refurbishment of tooling and setting of transfer presses.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Prepare the presses before production through the fitting of tooling.

• Adjust and make minor repairs to the machinery or tooling before and during operation.

• Perform test runs and collaborate with Quality Control to ensure components meet customer standards.

• Work with toolmakers to develop new tooling to optimise machine performance.