Fitter

Employ Me; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Employ Me in NSW seeks a trades-qualified Machining/Fitting professional to set up and operate workshop production lines, reading technical drawings, and machining to tight tolerances. You will work both independently and in teams, ensuring safe operations and adherence to quality standards.

The role involves inspecting work, reporting non-conformances, and participating in risk assessments and apprentice mentoring.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified (cert III in engineering Machining/Fitting or equivalent international qualification) with workshop-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sound mechanical aptitude and able to read, interpret and manufacture from technical workshop drawings in accordance to scope of work
• Set up and execute product manufacturing sequence operations in accordance with the assigned job traveller documentation and or as identified during manufacturing
• Be able to check fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
• Be able to machine to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
• Be able to work independently and or within a team with or without supervision
• To manufacture, strip and repair product in a proper and safe manner using the most economical methods
• Inspect and record manufacturing details as and when product manufacture documentations require including for all variations
• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility with job tasks liaising with all relevant stakeholders
• Identify and document all non-conformances and report to their supervisor immediately
• Keep and maintain workstations and surrounds in a safe and tidy manner
• Conduct safe and proper machine operation as per SOP training
• Notify supervisor of any shortage of tools, and or maintenance requirements
• Seek approval of Workshop Management for any changes to Workshop practices, drawings etc. Ensure that no practice or procedure is changed without this authority
• Conduct Pre-operational inspections of machinery and equipment
• Participate in Risk Assessment
• Participate in personal training including helping with apprentices and fellow personnel
• Daily timesheet completion at the end of every shift with accurate job and operation details.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read drawings

Machining

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Trade qualification (Cert III in Engineering Machining/Fitting)

Job description

Qualification

Trade qualified (cert III in engineering Machining/Fitting or equivalent international qualification) with workshop-based experience.

Reports To

Shift Supervisor / Leading Hand, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Manager

Job Purpose

Must comply with all legislation and safety guidelines. Set up operation of workstation and tasks outlined by supervisor.

Authority

This position has authority to report quality and OH&S problems and recommend corrective and preventive action.

Objectives

To manufacture a quality product to customers scope of work and required standards following all occupational health and safety guidelines while adhering to all company policies.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities include

• Demonstrate sound mechanical aptitude and able to read, interpret and manufacture from technical workshop drawings in accordance to scope of work
• Set up and execute product manufacturing sequence operations in accordance with the assigned job traveller documentation and or as identified during manufacturing
• Be able to check fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
• Be able to machine to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
• Be able to work independently and or within a team with or without supervision
• To manufacture, strip and repair product in a proper and safe manner using the most economical methods
• Inspect and record manufacturing details as and when product manufacture documentations require including for all variations
• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility with job tasks liaising with all relevant stakeholders
• Identify and document all non-conformances and report to their supervisor immediately
• Keep and maintain workstations and surrounds in a safe and tidy manner
• Conduct safe and proper machine operation as per SOP training
• Notify supervisor of any shortage of tools, and or maintenance requirements
• Seek approval of Workshop Management for any changes to Workshop practices, drawings etc. Ensure that no practice or procedure is changed without this authority
• Conduct Pre-operational inspections of machinery and equipment
• Participate in Risk Assessment
• Participate in personal training including helping with apprentices and fellow personnel
• Daily timesheet completion at the end of every shift with accurate job and operation details.

Accountability

• Be present to start and finish work on the job at the designated starting times
• Be present for their entire required shift and do whatever is required, to help achieve business targets.
• Be consistent in doing the right thing in all aspects pertaining to their role.
• Demonstrate responsible actions with specific duties that go along with their job task
• Demonstrate a willingness to work as part of a team, maintain a high standard of personal conduct, behaving in a professional manner, treating other team members with respect and dignity at all times, whilst also motivating and assisting fellow team members to perform tasks as efficiently as possible
• Demonstrate assigned duties in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Company's Health & Safety policies & procedures.