Mechanical Fitter

**At UGL- APMC people are at the heart of everything we do.**
- We believe we are people (our staff) who partner with people (our suppliers and customer) to fulfill a once in a lifetime experience for people (our train guests) showcasing the uniqueness of our great country.

**It is about people from start to finish.**
- Our UGL facility based in Adelaide performs maintenance on the Ghan and Indian Pacific trains, which are some of the most iconic rail journeys in the world.
- Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, UGLs Manufacturing & Maintenance business currently have an opportunity for a
- **Mechanical Fitter **to join our rollingstock maintenance team based at our facility in Keswick. This role will be offered on a permanent basis.
- This position will be a permanent full time opportunity working on day shift roster 7:00 am-3.06pm, with overtime to be performed as required

**About the role**
- Perform mechanical related tasks such as overhaul, installation and fit out of mechanical equipment.
- Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and unscheduled repairs according to trade knowledge and training.
- Undertake fault finding and troubleshooting of routine vehicle problems.
- Identify and repair rail carriage faults, including but not limited to carriage air brakes, bogies, under carriage, inter-carriage equipment and EVAC toilet system.
- Inspect and interpret drawings and specifications and determine method of manufacture and standards as required
- Ensure active involvement in 5S activities Lean Manufacturing.
- Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Use a range of machinery, hand tools and welding equipment.
- Select the appropriate materials, methods, equipment, and tools necessary to complete the job
- Perform servicing, fault finding and troubleshooting tasks; this work will at times be complex in nature and required to be completed to meet tight scheduling deadlines.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to maintain a safe work environment following 5S principles.
- Follow rail safety and environmental requirements as directed by supervisors and operations manager.
- Requisitions materials/components to the level of their delegation.
- Booking out materials and components from the APMC store according to the assigned jobs.
- Carry out any other relevant tasks assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

**About You**
- Relevant Trade Qualification
- Previous work experience in the rail industry is desirable
- High level of measuring skills and eye for detail and quality standards
- Strong communication skills. Both oral and written
- Innovated and able to resolve routine, warranty quality, maintenance, and servicing problems.

**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- Ongoing training for career progression
- A competitive hourly rate

**What makes you right for UGL**
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
- Empower a united and collaborative culture
- Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
- Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders
- Genuine concern for safety

**About Us**
- UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies
- At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Job Ad: 252867

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**Discipline**: Mechanical Fitter

**Primary Location**: Australia-SA-Adelaide

**Work Type**: Full-time