Fitter - Site Installer

Eilbeck Cranes; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

EilbeckCranes is seeking an experienced Fitter Site Installer to join our team in Truganina, VIC. This full-time role involves installing, maintaining and commissioning overhead cranes across Victoria and interstate when required.

You will work with a skilled installation team delivering projects nationwide, reading engineering drawings and ensuring safety at heights. Trade qualifications and strong mechanical aptitude are essential, with travel and teamwork emphasis.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• White Card and Forklift Licence (desirable).
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Install overhead travelling cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, hoists, and related equipment.
• Assemble and fit crane components mechanically.
• Align and install crane runway systems.
• Perform crane removals, upgrades and modifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Conduct maintenance, repairs and fault finding on lifting equipment.
• Work safely at heights and in industrial environments.
• Ensure all work complies with site safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Safety consciousness

Education

Mechanical Fitter qualification

Fitter & Turner qualification

Maintenance Fitter qualification

Tools

White Card

Forklift Licence

Hand tools

Job description

EilbeckCranes is a crane manufacturing & servicing company which provides overhead crane and hoisting products and services throughout Australia. We have been running for 120 years now, with 19 offices / facilities across Australia.

• Australian owned family business and Australia's leading overhead crane and hoist manufacturing company
• Growing & Fast Paced Organization
• Challenging and Rewarding Role

ABOUT THE ROLE

Eilbeck Cranes is seeking an experienced and motivated Fitter Site Installer to join our team based in Truganina, VIC. This is a full-time permanent position involving the installation, maintenance, and commissioning of overhead cranes and lifting equipment across a variety of industrial sites.

The successful candidate will work as part of a skilled installation team delivering projects throughout Victoria and interstate when required.

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Installation of overhead travelling cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, hoists, winches and associated equipment

Mechanical assembly and fitting of crane components

Alignment and installation of crane runway systems

Crane removals, upgrades and modifications

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Conducting maintenance, repairs and fault finding on lifting equipment

Working safely at heights and in industrial environments

Ensuring all work complies with company and site safety requirements

ABOUT YOU

Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Maintenance Fitter or similar

Experience in heavy industrial installation, maintenance or construction environments

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

White Card

Forklift Licence (desirable)

Dogging, Rigging or Crane experience (advantageous)

Ability to travel interstate when required

Ability to work safely at heights

Own basic hand tools

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Good time management and organisational skills

Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship

Self-motivated with a positive attitude

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive remuneration

Company vehicle provided for work-related travel

Overtime opportunities

Career development within a leading Australian crane manufacturer and service provider

Supportive team environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Travel is required (local, regional and interstate)

Approximately 10% to 30% travel outside the metropolitan area

Standard 38-hour work week with overtime opportunities

Standard hours are 7:00am to 3:06pm, with occasional weekend work as required