Job Description
If you're a Mechanical Fitter & Machinistwho enjoys working with machinery, solving mechanical problems and seeing a project come together from individual components to a finished machine, this could be a great opportunity to take your skills to Ballarat, Victoria!
About our client
Our client is a growing Australian technology and engineering business based in Ballarat, Victoria, delivering innovative equipment and engineered solutions across the agriculture, grain handling and manufacturing sectors.
With strong ties to the agricultural industry, their work combines engineering, fabrication and practical technology to develop equipment that improves the efficiency, performance and reliability of customer operations.
As the business continues to grow, they're looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter & Machinist to join their fabrication team.
This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with the engineering and manufacturing teams, contribute your technical knowledge and help turn engineering designs into quality finished equipment.
About the role
The projects & equipment You'll work across a range of agricultural and grain processing projects, working with equipment such as:
Conveyors and bucket elevators
Seed coaters
Dryers and coolers
Grain cleaning equipment
Optical sorting systems
Dust collection systems
Mixers and blending equipment
Batch weighing systems
Chemical and feed systems
Screening equipment
Pneumatic conveying systems
Storage and material handling systems
Automated processing equipment
Projects can include complete seed processing facilities, seed treatment and packaging lines, grain cleaning systems, drying plants, fertiliser processing, pulse packing and other custom-engineered processing solutions.
This is a genuinely hands-on role where you'll see your work progress from engineering drawings and individual components through machining, fitting and assembly to completed machinery ready for installation and operation.




You'll be involved in a variety of fitting and machining work, working from engineering drawings and project specifications to fabricate, assemble and finish mechanical components and equipment.
Responsibilities
Fitting and assembling fabricated components to build machines and equipment
Reading and accurately interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and scopes of work
Machining components using manual lathes, mills and drills
Using a range of mechanical tools and workshop equipment
Identifying machining or fitting issues and finding practical solutions
Working closely with the engineering team to provide technical input and advice
Troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues during fabrication and assembly
Ensuring work is completed to required quality and safety standards
Completing quality control documentation and reporting variations or discrepancies
Planning and managing your workload to keep projects moving and meet deadlines
Supporting continuous improvement across workshop processes
Providing guidance and mentoring to apprentices and less experienced team members
Undertaking training in CNC lathe and 5-axis milling as required
This isn't simply a workshop role where you'll be working on the same equipment every day.
You'll be involved in varied engineering projects and custom machinery, with the opportunity to use your practical trade skills and have input into how equipment is built and improved.
You'll work alongside experienced engineers,



fabricators and manufacturing specialists and have the prospect to develop your machining capabilities as the business continues to grow.
About you
We're looking for someone who is technically capable, hands‐on and enjoys solving problems.
You'll ideally have:
Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade / Fitting & Turning
Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter & Turner or similar
Solid mechanical fitting and assembly skills
Experience with manual lathes, mills and drills
Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings
Good understanding of mechanical tools, machinery and workshop practices
Strong troubleshooting and problem‐solving skills
A proactive approach and willingness to suggest improvements
Good organisational skills and the ability to work to project deadlines
Strong commitment to safety and quality
Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams
Agriculture, grain handling, manufacturing or industrial equipment experience would be highly regarded.
The following licences/tickets would also be advantageous:
Boom Lift
Confined Space
White Card
Why make the move?
This is an opportunity to join a growing Australian technology and engineering business, work on interesting equipment and projects, and continue developing your skills in a practical engineering environment.
For New Zealand-based tradespeople with Australian working rights, this could be a great opportunity to take your career across the Tasman and experience life in Ballarat and regional Victoria.
What's on offer
$35 – $45 per hour AUD + superannuation, depending on experience
Based inBallarat, Victoria
Hands‐on fitting and machining role
Varied agriculture, grain handling and manufacturing projects
Opportunity to develop CNC and 5‐axis machining skills
Work on large‐scale processing equipment and machinery
Growing Australian business with exciting career opportunities
Practical, project‐focused working environment

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