Mechanical Fitter

**Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing and supporting revolutionary defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators.**

**The Role**
- Conduct and support the delivery of general fitting and turning tasks
- Assemble and fit marine parts and equipment
- Conduct aligning and shimming of main engines/gearboxes and shaft lines
- Inspect work to ensure safety and quality standards are met
- Maintain a clean, tidy productive work environment with an aim to minimise all waste in all forms
- Conduct matching/fabrication and welding duties

**Skills & Experience**
- A Trade Qualification in Engineering - Mechanical or equivalent similar
- Knowledge using a variety of hand and power tools safely
- Capability to work independently and in teams to achieve on time completion of projects
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Ability to inspect and critically evaluate work

**Why Austal?**
- Permanent fulltime position
- Monday to Thursday - 7am to 3.30pm & Friday - 7am to 1pm
- Overtime available + penalty rates
- Employee reward and discount programs - discounts on your weekly shopping
- Employee Assistance Program

If **Austal** sounds like a company you’d like to be a part of, and you have the required resilience, experience and drive to be an asset in our Mechanical Fitter roles we welcome your interest and encourage you apply

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.00 - $41.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Annual bonus
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates