Fitter and Turner Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent my career keeping machines running and parts fitting first time. At [Previous Company], I helped bring a production line back from a gearbox fault in under a shift, by interpreting drawings, setting up tools, and checking clearances to ±0.01 mm. That kind of hands on troubleshooting is what I enjoy, and I bring a practical eye for what will actually work on the shop floor. I want to bring solid fit and turn skills to [Company Name]. I’m comfortable reading drawings and tolerances, setting up milling and lathe tools, and machining to tight specs. I’ve done hydraulic and pneumatic pipework, and I’ve helped with on site equipment erection. I also know how to measure precisely with micrometers, dial indicators and verniers, and I understand quality control procedures. Here's a concrete example from a recent project. We overhauled a hydraulic pump drive that was out of spec and causing downtime. I rechecked the drawings, adjusted the setup on the lathe and mill, and replaced two worn gears. We then ran a series of leak tests and got the line back to full production with parts fitting cleanly and without rework. It wasn’t glamorous, but it reduced downtime significantly and kept the line moving. I’m available for a chat about how I can fit into the team and keep the machines productive. I’m happy to discuss availability and next steps for [Company Name]. Kind regards, [Your Name]