Mechanical / Maintenance Fitter

Overview

Maintain and repair mechanical plant/equipment in aluminium fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• installation
• commissioning
• testing
• safety compliance
• corrective maintenance
• quality inspection

Tasks

-Assist in the installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment as required -Perform general duties while adhering to all site safety standards -Diagnose and conduct corrective maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment with minimal downtime in a maritime environment -Perform tasks in accordance with maintenance instructions and maintain accurate records in the maintenance management system -Inspect work to ensure it meets all quality specifications and standards

Requirements

• mechanical aptitude
• safety regulations
• 5+ years
• high‑risk licences
• mechanical fitter
• cmms

What You Bring

-Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills -Sound understanding of workplace health and safety regulations and safe work practices -Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role -High Risk Work Licences (e.g., Rigging, Forklift, EWP) and Working at Heights certification are advantageous -Ability to liaise effectively with supporting contractors (as required) -Ability to assemble and fit mechanical parts and equipment -Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications -Trade qualification as a Mechanical or Hydraulic Fitter -Experience in recording and documenting results and tolerances -Confident in the use of hand and power tools -Proficiency in CMMS systems and general computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Office) -Ability to work both independently and as part of a team -Ability to inspect work to ensure it meets specifications

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Benefits

-9 Day Fortnight, RDO Every Second Friday -80 Hours Fortnightly | Potential Overtime Opportunities -Supportive and dynamic work environment -Career advancement opportunities within a growing organisation -Professional development and training opportunities -Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts. -Based at our Henderson site, SOR | Free Parking -Competitive compensation and benefits package -Permanent Full Time | Career Growth Opportunities

About Austal

-Operates major shipyards in Australia, the US, the Philippines, and Vietnam. -Projects include high-speed catamarans, fast ferries, US Navy Littoral Combat Ships, and ocean surveillance vessels. -Leverages aluminium-multihull technology for high-performance, lightweight vessels across industries. -Built the world’s largest trimaran ferry and modules for Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS expansion. -Balances commercial and defense work, including windfarm support vessels and naval warships.

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