MECHANICAL FITTER / FITTER MACHINIST

The successful candidate will be responsible for disassembly, evaluation and planning repairs of hydraulically powered machines and components. Typically, earth moving equipment, special purpose vehicles, cranes, EWP's, hydraulic power units, pumps, valves and cylinders will be worked on. The necessary information will be sourced and parts ordered. Reassembly and testing are then to be carried out. Occasional customer service will be required and may involve assembling hoses, identifying and supplying fittings, gauges and other hydraulic accessories. Certain parts will need be produced in the machine shop which requires knowledge of materials and the ability to operate a manual lathe and mill. Repairs may also involve basic fabrication/welding. A certain portion of the work will be on pneumatic or purely mechanical devices and systems. Workshop upkeep and improvement are ongoing tasks. Work at remote mine sites is frequent and generally involves programmed maintenance, troubleshooting, job scoping, upgrades, breakdown response and other duties of similar nature. Equipment such as mobile plant, drive systems, lubrication sets, large drills and processing plant are the sort of items tended to. New installations of piping and product management systems, for example, are also often carried out. 

Vaalies Pty Ltd employees are expected to represent the company in the best possible manner and play their role in delivering customer satisfaction.

If you have a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work independently, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

The standard workshop workweek is 38 hours with plenty of optional overtime paid at time-and-a-half for the first 3 hours and double-time thereafter. Sunday work in the workshop is always paid at doubletime. Remote site work is based around a 12-hour workday and is paid at 1.7 times the workshop rate or higher for unplanned or higher risk work. Travel time is paid at site rates. While working away from home, accommodation and meals are provided.

The role offers new challenges, career advancing experience, exposure to a wide variety of work, the chance to meet a range of people and, of course, travel. Work/ life balance is important and individual circumstances are understood to be unique and can often be catered to.

The company is also registered as a standard business sponsor with the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs and will consider sponsorship for a work visa.

• Competitive salary (performance and sales bonuses are possible and can be negotiated on a case-by-case basis)
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training and development programs
• Safe and supportive work environment
• Work-life balance

Task & responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings/schematics
• Produce basic diagrams / sketches
• Measure precisely with various instruments
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues
• Work safely alone or in a group setting and adhere to workplace health and safety standards

Qualification & experience

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or Fitter Machinist
• The successful candidates will have 5-10 years post apprenticeship experience in medium to heavy industry.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• As well as showing initiative, contributing ideas and speaking up, the successful candidate will also listen well and be able to follow instructions. They will be well presented and have solid references.