Mechanical Fitter

Salary / Rate: $40ph - $50ph (DOE) + Super/Vehicle + O/T
- Permanent position, mix of workshop and offsite work. Based in Canberra
- Mix of commercial, heritage, high rise residential customers.

**Company**

This national leader in the manufacture, installation, service and modernization of elevators and escalators have a truly recognizable brand name and have an excellent reputation for providing cutting edge technology and advancements in their field. Not only do they have an impressive product and service range, they also have an enviable company culture with industry leading employee benefits and development programs.

**Primary purpose of the role**:
We are looking to hire an experienced elevator mechanic to service and maintain our client’s elevators, moving walkways, and escalators throughout ACT.

As an elevator mechanic, you will be required to oversee the installation of new elevators, perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, repair or replace parts, and conduct safety tests.

To ensure success as an elevator mechanic, you should have advanced mechanical knowledge of elevator systems, good troubleshooting skills, and be able to work after hours if required.

Ultimately, a top-class elevator mechanic installs, repairs, and maintains a client’s system with the least amount of downtime.

**Responsibilities**:

- Overseeing the installation of elevators, mechanical walkways, and escalators.
- Responding to mechanical failures and system malfunctions.
- Installing and testing electrical systems.
- Servicing and maintaining machine parts.
- Repairing or replacing system parts.
- Oiling and greasing moving parts.
- Carrying out safety checks.
- Maintaining stock and ordering supplies.
- Maintaining a clean working area.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Experience with routine Lift maintenance, breakdowns/repairs and installations
- All Rounder experience in maintenance with welding and machining Boom & Scissor Lift, Confined Space and Work at Heights tickets an advantage
- Relevant mechanical certification.
- Previous work experience as an elevator mechanic.
- Advanced knowledge of elevator systems, mechanical walkways, and escalators.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions.
- Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects.
- Ability to travel and work after hours when required.
- Ability to work independently.