Who we are:

Legeneering is an established Western Australian engineering and fabrication company delivering specialist services across the Defence, Marine, Energy and Industrial sectors.

Operating from our Henderson production facilities, our team supports major projects involving workshop and in-situ machining, marine mechanical installation, vessel construction and sustainment, rotating equipment, piping systems, fabrication and complex mechanical works.

We are continuing to grow our Defence, Marine & Industrial Services division and are looking for capable tradespeople who want to be part of that growth.

Prospect:

Legeneering are seeking experienced Fitter Machinists who take pride in precision workmanship, work well as part of a team and want exposure to technically challenging workshop and site-based machining, mechanical repair and marine sustainment projects.

Why join Legeneering?

- Work on major defence and marine projects contributing to Australia's growing sovereign industrial capability.

- Local Henderson-based work with exposure to multiple projects, clients and technical disciplines.

- Varied, technically challenging machining and mechanical work rather than repetitive production tasks.

- Long-term career opportunities as our Defence, Marine & Industrial Services division continues to grow.

- Work alongside experienced tradespeople, supervisors, project managers and technical specialists.

- Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.

- Opportunities for overtime and additional project work where available.

We are looking for people who take ownership of their work, support their team and maintain high standards of safety, precision and quality.

Duties and Responsibilities Overview:





- Manual machining using lathes, milling machines, drills, boring equipment and associated workshop machinery.

- Manufacturing, repairing and modifying shafts, bushes, sleeves, pins, flanges, couplings and other precision components.

- In-situ machining, including line boring, flange facing, drilling, tapping and portable machining activities.

- Precision fitting and assembly of bearings, seals, couplings, shafts and rotating equipment.

- Measuring and inspecting components using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and other precision instruments.

- Working to specified tolerances, fits and surface finishes from engineering drawings, samples or existing components.

- Equipment alignment, fault-finding, mechanical repairs and vessel sustainment activities.

- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and work packs.

- Completing dimensional inspections, quality records and project documentation.

- Working within client facilities, shipyards and Legeneering's Henderson production facilities.

- Supporting testing, commissioning and project completion activities.

Minimum Position Requirements:

- Australian recognised Fitter Machinist trade qualification, Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Machining), or equivalent.

- Proven experience in manual machining and mechanical fitting within workshop,



marine, defence, heavy industry or similar environments.

- Competence operating manual lathes, milling machines, drilling and boring equipment.

- Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret dimensions, tolerances, fits and surface finish requirements.

- Sound experience using precision measuring equipment and completing dimensional inspections.

- A strong commitment to safety, quality, practical problem-solving and doing the job correctly.

- Ability to work effectively within a team, communicate clearly and hold a current Australian driver's licence.

- Experience with in-situ machining, line boring, flange facing, CNC machining, marine propulsion systems, shaft lines, rotating equipment or naval vessels will be highly regarded but is not essential.

How to Apply

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. (Under section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984).

Legeneering is committed to building an engaged and talented workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate. Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Shortlisting will begin immediately. If you'd like to be part of our exciting growth “Apply” via the link, submitting a copy of your CV.

All applications will be held in the strictest confidence. Only those applicants who are short-listed will be contacted. To those applicants not short listed, we extend our appreciation for considering Legeneering as a potential employer.

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