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, providing 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 ContentIt is with you, that industry can do it!Position SummaryMechanical 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 & ResponsibilitiesCommon ScopeEnsure 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 ScopeRead 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 ScopeConduct 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 & ExperienceDiploma in Engineering or a relevant Engineering field.Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.Special RequirementsBasic user of MS Office.Why come to Fives?By becoming part of Fives, you will join an international group offering access to a wid