Mechanical Fitter

Posted 04 March 2024
Salary $53 - $58 per hour
LocationDandenong
Job type Temporary
Discipline Rail
ReferenceBH-29804
Contact NameRebecca Hamilton

Job description

Three exciting opportunities have come up for Mechanical Fitters to join a Drivetrain company based in Dandenong on a 6 MONTH TEMP TO PERM BASIS.

You must be trade qualified and have experience in rolling stock, rail, process line, automotive, and or Defence / Gov't sectors.

The role: 
  • Strip and Overhauling drive system components
  • Diagnose and repair faults
  • Drills holes, taps threads for bolting parts together and assembling parts
  • Examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment requirements
  • Remove, repair, replace, fit or assemble parts or components on large machinery and equipment, 
  • Read drawings and document precision measurements
  • Welding hot works, cutting bearings using oxy cutter,
ENEFITS INCLUDE: 
  • 5 weeks annual leave (once converted to perm) 
  • Approx 3 weeks Christmas bonus 
  • Pay goes straight from Normal rate to Double rate  (penalties - no 1.5x)
The Person: 
  • Trades Qualification Mechanical Fitter / Engineering 
  • Experience in rolling stock/railway equipment
  • Exposure to hydraulic/pneumatic systems
  • Sound general engineering knowledge
  • Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound organisational skills 
To be considered for this role or to apply please upload your most recent WORD formatted resume to the “Apply now” link below