Fitter
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Mechanical overhauls, equipment maintenance and improvement work form this permanent, full-time Fitter position in Perth, WA. Duties take place in the workshop and at client sites across Western Australia, covering fixed plant, mobile equipment and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
You will use technical drawings and precision measurements to assess components, diagnose faults and carry out repairs or assembly. Planned maintenance, breakdown response and capital upgrades all require professional workmanship and a Zero Harm approach. International applicants with suitable qualifications and verified experience may be considered for 482 or 494 visa sponsorship or visa transfer.
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Key Responsibilities
- Service, repair and overhaul industrial machinery in the workshop and at client sites, completing fitting and assembly on fixed plant, mobile equipment and related systems.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documents to assess job needs and select materials, tools and methods.
- Inspect parts for wear, damage and defects, using measurements to verify dimensions, tolerances, alignment and fit.
- Prepare or modify metal components by cutting, grinding, pressing and forming.
- Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic pipework and fluid power systems, including threading, bending and cutting pipes.
- Diagnose equipment faults and complete preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
- Contribute to machinery refurbishments, rebuilds, equipment improvement programmes, sustainable capital works and mechanical upgrades.
- Document maintenance findings and communicate technical information to the relevant people.
- Apply safe work procedures and Zero Harm principles while coordinating efficiently with supervisors, tradespeople and site staff.
- Maintain professional workmanship throughout every assigned project.
Requirements & Eligibility
- A recognised trade qualification in Fitting and Turning, or an equivalent mechanical trade qualification.
- Minimum 5 years in relevant mechanical fitting work, with a background in heavy industry, industrial workshops, manufacturing or site-based maintenance.
- Demonstrable practical experience repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment, including work with fixed plant, mobile equipment, hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications, with strong troubleshooting and mechanical fault-finding skills.
- Competence using precision measuring instruments and mechanical tools.
- A relevant employment history that can be demonstrated and verified, supported by evidence of qualifications and hands-on trade experience.
- Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and commitment to a safety-focused, Zero Harm environment.
- Ability to work independently and contribute within a professional team; previous leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience is advantageous.
- Hold a current driver's licence and be able to complete a pre-employment medical and meet fitness-for-work requirements.
- Willingness to work in workshop and client-site settings across Western Australia.
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