First Class Fitter and Turner

John Valves Pty Ltd; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Valves Pty Ltd in Ballarat is seeking a fully qualified Fitter & Turner for a full-time position to manufacture valve products for the Australian and international market. The role requires hands-on experience with lathes and milling machines and may involve NC lathe operation.

You will shadow the lead Senior Fitter & Turner and contribute to production excellence. The successful candidate will be physically fit, capable of working independently or in a team, and demonstrate integrity,

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Fitter & Turner.
• Experience in a similar role/environment.
• Experience with lathes and milling machines.
• Physically fit and active.
• Strong work ethic.
• Professional approach at all times.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team.
• Cultural diversity awareness.
• Maintains integrity, trust and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture valve products using lathes and milling machines.
• Work with NC lathe, vertical, and horizontal borers.
• Shadow and learn from the lead Senior Fitter & Turner.
• Contribute to production for the Australian and international valve market.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Physically fit

Strong work ethic

Professional demeanor

Cultural diversity awareness

Ballarat-based role

Education

Fully qualified Fitter & Turner

Tools

Lathe

Milling machines

NC lathe

Vertical borers

Horizontal borers

Job description

This full-time role, based in Ballarat, supports the manufacture of a broad range of products for the Australian and international valve market. This position requires a fully qualified Fitter & Turner who has experience with lathes and milling machines. Exposure to NC lathe, vertical, and horizontal borers would also be advantageous but not essential. The ideal candidate will shadow the lead Senior Fitter & Turner, learning the skills required to eventually take over the role as the lead Senior Fitter & Turner.

Key responsibilities

• Manufacture of valve products using lathes and milling machines
• Work with NC lathe, vertical, and horizontal borers
• Shadow and learn from the lead Senior Fitter & Turner
• Contribute to production for the Australian and international valve market

About you

• Fully qualified Fitter & Turner
• Experience working in a similar role/environment
• Experience with lathes and milling machines
• Physically fit and active to meet the demands of the role
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to maintain a professional approach at all times
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team
• Demonstrated acceptance and understanding of cultural diversity
• Maintains integrity, trust and confidentiality at all times

About us

John Valves have been providing valves and related supplies for over 125 years, and have built a reputation as one of Australia's leading valve manufacturers and suppliers. We offer a wide range of high-quality valves, manufactured right here in Australia, providing to clients across Australia and New Zealand. John Valves are experiencing significant growth.