Mechanical Fitter

**Full-Time Mechanical Fitter - WA**

Here at Wesbeam, we recognize the true value of our people and the necessity to evolve and grow with the market. As part of our team, you will be given a fantastic opportunity to work within a large-scale production environment and be part of a team that shares an enthusiasm to innovate and strive for continuous improvement.

Our Neerabup plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we are the Australian leader in engineered Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). Our teams are highly skilled in process operations and possess the mechanical aptitude needed to maintain our world class standards. Your focus will be on operating safely within a high-risk environment to maintain, install and rectify our plant and equipment on-site.

**Your principal duties will include**:

- Regularly maintaining plant and equipment.
- Rectifying breakdowns within a timely manner.
- Diagnosing issues using critical and logical thinking.
- Equipment installation and fabrication.
- Using SAP computer systems where necessary.
- Flexibility to be available for on-call work when required.

**Essential Selection Criteria**:

- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitter (or equivalent).
- Proven exceptional knowledge of conveyor systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to safe operation and a duty of care towards their team.
- Ability to work in a high-risk and challenging environment.

**Desired Selection Criteria**:

- Minimum of 5 years fixed plant manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of hydraulic & pneumatic systems.
- EWP licence.
- Working at heights confirmation of competency.
- Confined space confirmation of competency.
- A commitment to ongoing learning and training development.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Proof of Australian Working rights.
- A current high-risk forklift licence.
- Current national police clearance or willing to obtain at own cost (essential).
- Driver’s licence.
- Ability to complete a comprehensive pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening with the company’s provider.

At Wesbeam, we value diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Wesbeam reserves the right to expire the job advertisement prior to the closing date

**Salary**: From $53.11 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Fitter: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: One location