Mechanical Fitter

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This Position Reports To
Workshop Manager

ABB Australia is currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter / Fitter Turner to join our workshop team. The candidate will be able to demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and be proficient in essential Microsoft Office applications.

Your Role And Responsibilities
In this role, you will work with precision mechanical equipment and tools to service motors, generators, and other rotating machinery, following ABB's processes, quality standards, and safety procedures. You will also be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and collaborating closely with other ABB teams.

You Will Be Mainly Accountable For

• Perform the disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of large rotating electrical machines (such as motors and generators) in accordance with ABB standards.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, and other workshop equipment to repair or fabricate mechanical components to exact tolerances.
• Conduct accurate fitting and alignment of parts including bearings, shafts, couplings, coils and seals. Ability to perform minor welding or fabrication tasks to support fitting work.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, and other workshop equipment to repair or fabricate mechanical components to exact tolerances. Ability to plan jobs to co-ordinate repair activities and be organized with tools and work methods.

Qualifications For The Role

• Strong mechanical aptitude, proving your ability to tackle technical challenges with ease.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in the industry
• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Turning or Mechanical Fitter).
• Skilled in the disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of rotating equipment such as motors.
• Strong diagnostic skills and mechanical reasoning to identify faults and propose effective solutions
• Competent in completing job cards, service reports, and using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for job tracking and communication.

Benefits
We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Salary packaging for vehicle leases
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

More About Us
ABB Motion Service Division serves customers worldwide by maximizing uptime, extending product life cycle and enhancing the performance and energy efficiency of their electrical motion solutions. The Division is leading the way in digitalization by securely connecting motors and drives, increasing operational uptime and improving efficiency. The services offered make the difference for our customers and partners every day by helping keep their operations running profitably, safely and reliably.

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