Mechanical Fitter

2 days ago


Cairns QLD, Australia Austal Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

What's on Offer

  • Based at our Cairns site
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • ASX-Listed company I Global shipbuilder
  • Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.

The Opportunity

The Fitter is required to complete all facets of fitting works on time, in full and to standard, while striving for continuous improvement. The Fitter is responsible for keeping themselves and their colleagues safe as well as maintaining a clean, tidy, and productive work environment.

What's involved

  • Conducting fitting (or general) tasks as directed IAW supplied Work Pack / Job Tickets.
  • Inspection, testing and servicing of on-board mechanical systems.
  • Inspection, analysis and recording of critical measurements, data, or information during the process of undertaking mechanical refurbishment works.
  • Completing works within the required time frames and, if unachievable, informing supervisor immediately.

You'll need

Essential

  • Trade Qualification – Fitter & Turner, Machinist, Diesel Fitter (Heavy) or Mechanical Fitter.
  • Marine Experience
  • Demonstrated experience in marine refit / repair or heavy industrial.
  • High Risk Works – confined space / working at heights.
  • Capable of performing work in a safe and acceptable manner.
  • Ability to use standard tools and equipment related to the trade.
  • White Card

Desirable

  • HR Licenses – Forklift / Confined Space
  • First Aid / EWP
  • Heavy Industrial
  • Previous experience in Marine / Ship repair or Heavy Industry.

Why Austal

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.


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