Fitter

Trade · Kewdale, Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

For qualified Fitters, this permanent role in Kewdale, Perth offers more than an entry point into the Australian market. It is a chance to establish yourself, deepen your technical capability and progress towards leadership opportunities.

You will join a professional engineering and maintenance operation that supports industrial equipment in its workshop and across client environments. The scope is broad: mechanical maintenance, equipment overhauls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fault diagnosis and capital improvement projects.

Candidates need genuine hands-on experience and a strong record in heavy industrial, workshop or site-based settings. International applicants, including skilled tradespeople from India, are assessed on verified qualifications and employment experience, and eligible applicants may be considered for employer-sponsored visa pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate equipment issues and carry out mechanical fault diagnosis
Deliver maintenance, repairs and overhauls on industrial machinery and mechanical equipment
Perform mechanical fitting and assembly across workshop and client-site environments
Service fixed plant, mobile equipment and related mechanical systems
Apply mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation to each task
Evaluate equipment requirements and determine suitable materials, tools and work methods
Examine and measure components, identifying wear, damage and defects and verifying dimensions, tolerances, alignment and fit
Shape and modify metal components using cutting, grinding, pressing and forming processes
Handle installation and upkeep of fluid power systems and hydraulic and pneumatic pipework, including pipe threading, bending and cutting
Execute planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
Contribute to machinery refurbishment and rebuilds, equipment improvement programs, sustainable capital works and mechanical upgrade projects
Document maintenance findings and communicate technical information to relevant stakeholders
Operate in line with established safety procedures and Zero Harm principles
Partner with supervisors, fellow trades and site personnel to deliver efficient outcomes and consistently professional workmanship

Requirements & Eligibility

Qualified tradesperson holding a recognised Fitting and Turning qualification or an equivalent in a mechanical trade
Minimum 5 years in mechanical fitting roles relevant to this position
Industry exposure in heavy industry, industrial workshops, manufacturing or site-based maintenance
Proven practical capability in maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
Exposure to fixed plant, mobile equipment, hydraulic or pneumatic systems
Competence in interpreting mechanical drawings and technical specifications, and in using precision measuring instruments and mechanical tools
Advanced fault-finding and troubleshooting skills on mechanical systems
An employment record relevant to the role that can be demonstrated and verified, with supporting evidence for qualifications and practical trade experience
Thorough grasp of workplace health and safety requirements
Dedication to a Zero Harm, safety-focused workplace
Capacity to perform independently and contribute effectively within a professional team
Previous leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience is advantageous
Current driver's licence; able to complete a pre-employment medical and satisfy fitness-for-work requirements
Openness to working across both workshop and client-site environments within Western Australia
Suitably qualified international applicants with verified experience may be considered for 482 or 494 visa sponsorship or visa transfer

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