Fitter and Turner Australian Skilled Migration

Australian Skilled Migration; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Skilled Migration in Brisbane, Queensland is seeking a skilled machinist to join our workshop. The role involves hands-on manufacture, setup and repair of precision metal components using lathes, milling machines and other tools.

You will read engineering drawings, select materials, set up machines, measure parts with micrometers and calipers, and ensure workmanship meets specified tolerances. Candidates must maintain a safe, organized work area and document activities.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented machinist with ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience selecting materials, tools and cutting equipment.
• Proficient with lathes, milling machines, drill presses and grinders.
• Knowledge of measurement with micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to diagnose faults and repair components.
• Maintain safe, clean workshop and comply with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, machine, fit, assemble and repair precision metal components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and machining specs.
• Set up, operate and adjust manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses and grinders.
• Turn, bore, drill, mill, thread and grind components to specified dimensions.
• Measure and inspect machined parts with precision instruments.
• Fit, assemble and align mechanical components and machine parts.
• Diagnose faults, dismantle equipment and repair or replace worn components.
• Maintain machining tools and equipment in safe working condition.
• Record measurements, inspection results and maintenance activities.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean workshop.
• Ensure work meets drawings, quality requirements and tolerances.

Job description

The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

• Manufacture, machine, fit, assemble and repair precision metal components using lathes, milling machines and other machine tools to meet engineering specifications and tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical plans and machining specifications.
• Select suitable materials, tools and cutting equipment for machining and fitting operations.
• Set up, operate and adjust manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders and other machine tools.
• Turn, bore, drill, mill, thread and grind metal components to specified dimensions.
• Measure and inspect machined parts using precision instruments, including micrometers, vernier callipers and gauges.
• Fit, assemble and align mechanical components, shafts, bearings, gears and machine parts.
• Diagnose faults, dismantle equipment and repair or replace worn and damaged components.
• Carry out maintenance and adjustments on machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Verify component dimensions, clearances, tolerances and surface finishes against technical specifications.
• Modify or re-machine components to meet required operational and assembly standards.
• Maintain machining tools, equipment and machinery in safe working condition.
• Record machining measurements, inspection results, maintenance activities and completed work.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised workshop.
• Ensure all work meets engineering drawings, quality requirements and specified tolerances.

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