The Company

Our client is a globally recognised engineering and technology organisation with over 150 years of industry experience. As a long-established, family-owned business, they deliver innovative solutions across a broad range of heavy industry sectors including Rail, Mining, Transport, Energy & Power. Their equipment and engineering expertise support critical infrastructure projects worldwide, making them a trusted leader in heavy industrial manufacturing.

They are committed to fostering a Safety First culture, where the wellbeing of every employee is the highest priority. Safety, quality, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the core of everything they do.

Benefits

- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Competitive salary package with overtime paid at double time
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Career development and long-term progression opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Company lunches and team celebrations
- PPE uniforms and tools provided
- Comprehensive training, including forklift and overhead crane operation where required

Working Hours

- Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 3:30pm
- Overtime available when required including Saturday

About the Role Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for the inspection, repair, assembly, testing and refurbishment of mechanical components used within the railway and underground mining industries. Working in a up-to-date workshop environment, you'll be involved in a variety of hands-on tasks while maintaining high standards of workmanship and embracing the company's Safety First culture.





This role offers excellent opportunities to expand your skills through ongoing training and development within a supportive and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

- Inspect, diagnose and assess mechanical components requiring repair or refurbishment.
- Dismantle, repair, refurbish and reassemble mechanical equipment.
- Assemble and test components for rail and underground mining applications.
- Perform precision fitting, machining and mechanical maintenance activities.
- Operate workshop machinery, including dynamic balancing equipment and other production machinery.
- Carry out high-pressure cleaning of mechanical components and conveyor system parts.
- Take accurate measurements using precision measuring equipment.
- Complete job documentation, reports and maintenance records using the company's ERP system.
- Participate in daily toolbox meetings and actively contribute to maintaining a Safety First workplace.
- Assist with preparation and finishing work within the paint booth when required.
- Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials throughout the workshop (training provided where required).
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and comply with all WHS policies, procedures and quality standards.




- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support a positive team culture.

Skills & Experience

- Trade qualification in Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years' experience working within a heavy industrial manufacturing, engineering or maintenance environment.
- Strong mechanical fitting, assembly and fault-finding experience.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Competent using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment.
- Experience operating workshop machinery.
- Forklift Licence (desirable).
- Overhead Crane experience or licence (advantageous but not essential).
- Dogman Ticket (advantageous but not essential).
- Tech savvy with the ability to confidently use computers and learn new systems.
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Physically fit and comfortable working across different areas of a busy workshop.
- Positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Essential Requirements

- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Current driver's licence and reliable transport.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking to join a reputable organisation that values safety, quality and career development, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your application or send your resume directly to Shareen at [email protected]

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