Fitter & Turner

Fitter and Turner

Department: Factory

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 plus super 

Benefits:

• Skills training at the company's expense
• Semi-annual KPI appraisal
• Performace-based commission and salary bonus

Award Classification: Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2010 [MA000010]

Award Category:  C8 - Engineering/manufacturing tradesperson -special class level I

ANZCO Code: 323212

Work Eligibility: Able to work in Australia with no restriction

Purpose of the position:

• Fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

Qualifications:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV

 Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year experience in automation or manufacturing industry preferred but not essential.

• Strong experience in workshop machine operations (Manual or CNC)

• Previous experience with welding and cutting machine operation is highly beneficial

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Machine assembly, testing, commissioning and installation

• studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings

• fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment

• checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments

• setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines

• forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal

• cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines

• preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric

• diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment

• may erect machines and equipment on-site

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Proven ability to work independently and with others in a vibrant, team-orientated environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience, with the ability to accurately and effectively convey information to clients at all levels

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and build relationships cross-culturally and at all levels, and rapidly establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders

• Self-motivated with a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to prioritise workloads with competing demands

• Strong work ethic with prioritisation, time-management and deadline achievement skills

• Willingness and ability to adapt to a constantly changing work environment including technological changes

• Be able to work with minimal supervision.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• A current Australian Driver’s License

• Forklift or EWP licence

• First Aid Certificate

HOW TO APPLY?

• Submit cover letter, current resume, and a 1-minute video detailing why we should consider your job application to [email protected]

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly