mechanical fitter

Fives Services Gulf is actively seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join our team in UAE.

At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it!

We work together daily to make industry an answer to all of the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time. 

How do we do that?

For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed solutions and technologies that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life. 

Fives Services Gulf is the Fives service Centre for the Middle East, with a team of 160 people based in Bahrain, UAE and Saudi Arabia, Fives Services Gulf provides local customer service, project execution support and local parts sourcing, in addition to carrying out refit and modernization projects, audits and technical assistance on customer sites. A team is also dedicated to the maintenance of equipment in operation at our customers plants.

We are committed, fulfilled and give meaning to our mission, which is to work together to develop new solutions for the industry of tomorrow: an industry that respects the environment and helps to make the world a better place.

 

JOB CONTENT

It is with you, that industry can do it!

Position Summary

Mechanical Fitter is responsible for conducting the installation, maintenance and repair of workshop machine parts and equipment to deliver workshop services in accordance with customer specifications and Company policies and procedures, and international and industry recognised standards.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Common Scope

• Ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external regulations, including HSEQ requirements, using company policies and procedures.
• Receive work orders, review designs, blueprints, specifications, and drawings to plan and schedule daily installation, maintenance, and repair tasks in line with company policies and industry standards, including dimensional tolerances, torque requirements, and mechanical integrity standards.
• Maintain proper documentation, including inspection records, repair history, and spare parts consumption data, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and tool accountability following 5S principles and workshop control procedures.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians, allocate tasks based on competency levels, monitor progress and quality of work, and ensure team compliance with safety and OEM standards.
• Demonstrate professional behaviour: accountability, reliability, attention to detail, effective communication with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality), and the ability to perform under time pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Lead the mechanical fitting team and coordinate/schedule equipment installation, repair, and maintenance works per operational requirements.
• Monitor inventory to ensure suitability and availability of equipment, consumables, and stock levels, and coordinate timely replenishment.
• Prepare and submit material requirements to Workshop Manager/Production Engineer and schedule installation/repair works based on delivery timelines.
  
  

Assembly Scope

• Read and interpret general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, sectional views, isometric drawings, hydraulic schematics, and pneumatic circuit diagrams, including engineering symbols, welding symbols, tolerances, fits, and basic GD&T requirements.
• Execute structural assembly: alignment, leveling, shimming, precision measurement, controlled bolt tightening, and verification of structural accuracy using calibrated measuring instruments.
• Install, assemble, and test hydraulic and pneumatic systems (cylinders, pumps, motors, valves, hoses, fittings, air preparation units) with proper routing, cleanliness control, pressure setting, leak testing, and functional performance verification.
• Install and align electric motors, gearboxes, and couplings within the mechanical scope, perform precision alignment, inspect bearings and seals, and verify vibration levels and operational stability in coordination with electrical technicians.
  
  

Repair Scope

• Conduct systematic troubleshooting and fault diagnosis on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using logical and analytical methods to identify root causes.
• Perform safe dismantling of equipment according to OEM procedures, document as-found conditions, tag components, and prevent damage during disassembly.
• Inspect mechanical components for wear, cracks, corrosion, deformation, and dimensional deviations, and replace defective parts with OEM-approved components ensuring correct fits and clearances.
• Reassemble equipment according to OEM manuals and torque specifications; conduct functional, pressure, load, and performance testing to ensure operational readiness before release.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Engineering or a relevant Engineering field
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience
  
  

Special Requirements

• Basic user of MS Office
  
  

Why come to Fives? 

By becoming part of Fives, you will join an international group offering access to a wide range of growth and mobility opportunities. We provide an environment where you can learn, grow, and develop both professionally and personally.

Industry can do it with you! 

Key Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health and life insurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Gym reimbursement support
• Work-life balance
• Social events and team activities

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