Mechanical / Maintenance Fitter

5 days ago

Henderson, Australia Austal Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

What's on Offer

  • 9 Day Fortnight, RDO Every Second Friday
  • 80 Hours Fortnightly | Potential Overtime Opportunities
  • Permanent Full Time | Career Growth Opportunities
  • Based at our Henderson site, SOR | Free Parking
  • Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.

About the Opportunity

As a key member of the Site Services Facility Management team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of a variety of plant and equipment used in aluminium fabrication and associated industrial processes. A suitable candidate will have excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work independently and under pressure.

What's Involved

  • 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
  • Assist in the installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment as required
  • Perform general duties while adhering to all site safety standards

You'll Need

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

Why Austal

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive and dynamic work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing organisation

Why Austal

Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice - designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators. The company operates in Australia, the USA, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

Austal Australia is currently delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence. We employ approximately 1,000 people across facilities located in Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that shape all our decisions and actions. We believe that living these values creates the greatest benefit for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Excellence – Customer Focus – Integrity – Teamwork

At Austal, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that greater diversity enhances our operations. As such, we actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, and individuals with disabilities.

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