Fitter

Keith Engineering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keith Engineering Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Fitter to join a growing rendering industry-focused shop. The role involves assembling new machinery and servicing rework of existing equipment in a modern workshop with dedicated fitting and assembly sections.

Minimum 3–5 years of fitting experience is required. The ideal candidate will read engineering drawings, work well in a team, and contribute to accurate record keeping while pursuing ongoing training and skill development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years fitting experience required.
• Able to assemble new machinery and service rework of existing equipment.
• Able to read, comprehend and apply engineering drawings.
• High level communications and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Read, comprehend and apply engineering drawings.
• Assemble bearings, V belt assemblies, motor mounting and general machine assembly/disassembly.
• Strip down, fault find, measure and report on used equipment through our reconditioning service.
• High level record keeping.
• Knowledge of manual lathe and mill operation an advantage.
• Willingness to further knowledge and skills with additional training.

Skills

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Machining assembly

Fault finding

Record keeping

Lathe/mill knowledge

Willingness to learn

Job description

Keith Engineering Pty Ltd is currently seeking an experienced Fitter, we are a growing company servicing the rendering industry with our machine shop producing new and replacement parts for the rendering plant machinery we manufacture on site. We have a modern workshop comprising a machine shop and a fabrication shop with a dedicated fitting assembly section.

Minimum of 3-5 years fitting experience is required for this position.

We are ultimately looking for a Fitter able to assemble our new machinery and also service our machine rework of existing used equipment

Job tasks & responsibilities of the Role

• Ability to read, comprehend and apply engineering drawings
• High level communications and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Assembly of bearings, V belt assemblies, motor mounting and general machine assembly/disassembly
• Strip down, fault find, measure and report on used equipment through our reconditioning service
• High level record keeping
• Knowledge of manual lathe and mill operation an advantage.
• Ability and willingness to further their knowledge and skills with additional training

To be considered for this position:

• Enthusiastic, confident, and friendly
• Be focused on accuracy, attention to detail, and results-driven
• Punctual and reliable with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn

We are a supportive team that value commitment and hard work, coupled with a good sense of fun.