Workshop Fitter

Short Description: Build, Machine and assemble, bring your technical skills to our workshop fitter position, and take your career to the next level.

• Work life balance | MON – FRI | 8am – 4:30pm  
• Full time permanent position with possibility for OT
• Enjoy exclusive employee benefits, including discounts on products and services

We are looking for an experienced Workshop Fitter to join our team. This role is a for a mechanically minded person with good attention to detail. You will be self-motivated and adaptable as the job requires.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity for a person that is looking for career stability and a good work/life balance.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Build and reconditioning driveshafts for automotive, commercial, off highway and industrial applications.
• Machine of driveline components.
• Assemble, welding, and balancing of driveshafts.
• General workshop duties as required.

To be successful in this role you need:

• Well-developed fitting and machining skills obtained in a workshop environment.
• Have a sound mechanical aptitude and knowledge.
• Experience operating manual lathes and welding equipment is essential.
• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility with job tasks.
• The ability to participate in ongoing training and be open to new ideas.
• Proven safety and quality focus & Perform assigned duties in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Company's Health & Safety policies & procedures.
• A willingness to work as part of a team, and do whatever is required, to help achieve business targets.

What we can offer you

• Be part of a team that values your input and helps you become the best version of yourself.
• Full day induction to help you settle into the business and position.
• Access to employee benefits, including discounts on products and services.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within the GPC network.
• Uniforms supplied – feel like a team.
• Recognition programs and bonus scheme for your performance.
• 1 paid Volunteer Leave Day per calendar year
• Free access to webinars, training events and courses; we promote a culture of continuous learning and assisting you to reach your full potentials.
• Parental leave top-up allowance
• Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health and well-being support initiatives including confidential counselling services

About Motion

We provide high quality hardware including, Driveshafts, hose & fittings, services and repairs, and consumables to engineering, mining, transport, defence, manufacturers, civil infrastructure, and the trades, serviced by our 70 plus strategically located Branches around Australia. 

With 1700 staff members in Australia, we focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

So, if you are interested in joining our group don't wait, apply now and let us help you empower your career in motion with us

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.