Fitter
Trade · Kewdale, Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Calling experienced mechanical fitters! A professional engineering and maintenance operation in Kewdale, Perth is offering a permanent role for qualified Fitters with genuine hands-on experience in heavy industrial, workshop or site-based settings.
You will support industrial equipment in the workshop and at client sites. The work is practical and varied: mechanical maintenance, equipment overhauls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fault diagnosis and capital improvement projects.
For international candidates, including fitters who have worked on plant and machinery in the Philippines or the Middle East, the focus is on verified qualifications and work experience that match the role. Eligible applicants may be considered for employer-sponsored visa pathways, and the role gives you room to grow your skills and move towards leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep industrial machinery and mechanical equipment running by maintaining, repairing and overhauling it
- Do mechanical fitting and assembly both in the workshop and at client sites
- Work across fixed plant, mobile equipment and the mechanical systems that go with them
- Read mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documents, then decide on the right materials, tools and work methods for each job
- Inspect and measure components to find wear, damage or defects and to confirm dimensions, tolerances, alignment and fit
- Prepare and modify metal parts by cutting, grinding, pressing and forming
- Install and look after hydraulic and pneumatic pipework and fluid power systems, including threading, bending and cutting pipe
- Track down equipment problems and diagnose mechanical faults
- Carry out breakdown repairs as well as planned preventative maintenance
- Help with machinery rebuilds, refurbishment, equipment improvement programs, sustainable capital works and mechanical upgrades
- Write up maintenance findings and pass on technical information clearly
- Follow safe work procedures and Zero Harm principles at all times
- Work together with supervisors, other tradespeople and site personnel to get jobs done efficiently, always to a professional standard of workmanship
Requirements & Eligibility
- A recognised Fitting and Turning trade qualification, or an equivalent mechanical trade qualification
- Minimum 5 years of mechanical fitting experience that is relevant to this role
- A background in heavy industry, industrial workshops, manufacturing or site-based maintenance, with proven hands-on experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
- Experience with fixed plant, mobile equipment, or hydraulic or pneumatic systems
- Able to read mechanical drawings and technical specifications and to use precision measuring instruments and mechanical tools
- Strong skills in mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding
- A demonstrable, verifiable work history relevant to the position, plus evidence to support your qualifications and practical trade experience
- A strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and a commitment to a safety-focused, Zero Harm working environment
- Able to work on your own and as part of a professional team
- Previous leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience is advantageous
- A current driver's licence
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical and meet fitness-for-work requirements
- Willing to work across workshop and client-site environments in Western Australia
- International applicants with suitable qualifications and verified experience may be considered for 482 or 494 visa sponsorship or visa transfer
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Visa guide: Skills in Demand (482) Visa Guide for Filipino Workers