Fitter

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

Permanent Fitter role in Kewdale, Perth. The employer is a professional engineering and maintenance operation that supports industrial equipment in its workshop and at client sites.

Industrial operations rely on fitters who can maintain, repair and improve critical equipment. Expect practical, varied work: mechanical maintenance, overhauls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fault diagnosis and capital improvement projects. You need genuine hands-on experience and a strong record in heavy industrial, workshop or site-based environments.

International candidates are matched on verified qualifications and employment experience, so have your documents ready. Eligible applicants may be considered for employer-sponsored visa pathways. A genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Find the cause of equipment problems through mechanical fault diagnosis, then handle breakdown repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance
Keep industrial machines and mechanical equipment in service through maintenance, repair and full overhauls, covering fixed plant, mobile equipment and their mechanical systems
Fit and assemble mechanical parts in the workshop and on client sites
Work from mechanical drawings, specs and technical documents, deciding which materials, tools and methods suit the job
Check parts for wear, damage and defects; measure them to confirm dimensions, tolerances, alignment and fit
Prepare or modify metal parts by cutting, grinding, pressing and forming them
Fit and service hydraulic and pneumatic pipework and fluid power systems, which includes threading, bending and cutting pipe
Take part in rebuilds, refurbishment, equipment improvement programs, sustainable capital works and mechanical upgrades
Record what you find during maintenance and share the technical details with the right people
Stick to established safety procedures and Zero Harm principles
Liaise with supervisors, tradespeople and site staff so work finishes efficiently, with professional-standard workmanship on every project

Requirements & Eligibility

A Fitting and Turning trade qualification that is recognised, or another mechanical trade qualification of equal standing
Minimum 5 years spent doing mechanical fitting work in a relevant setting
You come from heavy industry, an industrial workshop, manufacturing or site-based maintenance, and you have demonstrably maintained and repaired mechanical equipment with your own hands
Has worked on fixed plant, mobile equipment, hydraulic or pneumatic systems
Reads mechanical drawings and technical specifications without difficulty, and is strong at troubleshooting and tracking down mechanical faults
Handles precision measuring instruments and mechanical tools competently
Work history that can be demonstrated and verified, relevant to this position, and documents that prove your qualifications and practical trade experience
Knows workplace health and safety requirements well and is committed to a safety-focused, Zero Harm workplace
Works effectively alone or in a professional team; past leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience is advantageous
Holds a current driver's licence and can pass a pre-employment medical and satisfy fitness-for-work requirements
Ready to work at the workshop and at client sites in Western Australia
International applicants who have suitable qualifications and verified experience may be considered for 482 or 494 visa sponsorship or visa transfer

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