# fitter

/ˈfɪtɝ/ (US) · /fˈɪtɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fitter
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

a person whose job is to put together or repair parts of a machine or equipment. You might see them working in a factory or on a construction site.

For teachers: a skilled worker who installs, assembles, or repairs machinery and mechanical equipment. Often used in industrial or technical contexts to describe a specific trade.

## Examples

- The fitter is coming to fix the heating system.
- The factory hired an experienced fitter to ensure the new assembly line was installed correctly.
- After the initial design phase, the mechanical fitter spent weeks adjusting the custom components to ensure the turbine operated at peak efficiency.

## Usage notes

- Often paired with a specific industry, such as 'pipe fitter' or 'gas fitter'.

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