Position Title Mechanical Fitter Department Engineering Location: Perth Reports To
Engineering Workshop Supervisor
Direct Reports
N/A
Written By
Andrew Fraser
Date
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Job Objective
Complete assembly and testing of compressed air equipment and associated products in a professional, accurate, accurate, timely manner and completion of accurate associated paperwork.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties And Responsibilities
To comply with all reasonable health and safety requirements as designated by CAPS Australia.
Accurate and competent mechanical fitting, fabrication and assembly, testing and commissioning in a timely manner, of all modifications to compressed air equipment and associated products in CAPS Manufacturing / Projects departments.
Mechanical Fitting Includes But Is Not Limited To
Assembly of Major Equipment Items on Structural Steel Skid Frames or inside ContainersThread sealing, Mating Flanges, Press Fitting of piping and fittings on air and oil circuits.Installation of Compression Fittings for tubing – copper/stainless steelHand Tools for cutting, grinding, sanding, polishing, drilling, sealingWelding of simple fabricated items and bracketry where required and qualified to do so
Mechanical fault finding and repairs to company equipment, buildings and assets.




Secure Lifting of Equipment Using Cranes and lifting equpiment such as slings, chains, spreader bars
Safe Operation of Workshop Utility Vehicle, Various Forklifts & once internally approved to do so.
Attend customer premises or site if required for assistance with commissioning, fault finding and repair.
Attend various company sponsored training programmes as necessary.
Maintain clean and safe working environment.
Contribute to improvement of the working environment by offering process or procedural improvements.
Completion of Job cards and test reports in an accurate, legible, neat and comprehensive manner.
To work efficiently and comply with all company policies and procedures as changed from time to time.
Relationships
Internal:
Collaborate with colleagues across various departments to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.
Participate in team meetings to share insights and updates.
External
Liaise with suppliers and contractors when required to support maintenance or repair activities.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification is essential
Dogging/Rigging High Risk License an advantage but not essential
Experience With Welding An Advantage But Not Essential
Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in documentation.
Proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving.
Key Result Areas (linked To Performance Review)
Adaptability
Initiative
Customer Focus
Problem Solving
Sense of Urgency
Licenses
Professional Associations:
'C' class driver's license
Authority
As per DOA

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