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How many Gear Fitter jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 28 Gear Fitter jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Gear Fitter do?

Tasks required include:

• Examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequence of operations.
• Fits and assembles parts and/or metal sub-assemblies to fine tolerances to make marine engines, prototype metal products, agricultural machinery and machine tools.
• Fits and assembles, other than to fine tolerances, prepared parts and sub-assemblies to make motor vehicles, printing and agricultural machinery, orthopaedic appliances and other metal goods.
• Examines operation of, and makes adjustments to internal combustion engines and motor vehicles.
• Erects, installs, repairs and services plant and industrial machinery, including railway stock, textile machines, coin operated machines, locks, sewing machines, bicycles and gas and oil appliances.

What are the entry requirements for a Gear Fitter?

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades or a BTEC/SQA award. Apprenticeships in Engineering Maintenance at NVQ/SVQ Level 3 are available.