Fitter & Turner: Machining & Fabrication & Maintenance

Echuca Engineering; Echuca; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual review

Ongoing training

Varied work

Supportive workshop

Work-life balance

Regional engineering business

Job summary

Echuca Engineering in Echuca, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Fitter and Turner for a full-time role in our workshop. You will fit, turn and manufacture parts, set up machines, and assemble sub-assemblies to exact specifications.

Based in our Echuca workshop, this role covers machining, fabrication and repair work across a range of equipment. We offer training, a supportive team, competitive salary, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Formal trade qualification as a Fitter and Turner or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a similar Fitter and Turner role.
• Proficient in the use of various hand and power tools, workshop machinery and welding equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant licences or tickets (e.g. forklift, working at heights, confined space) are highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Fitting, turning, and manufacturing parts using tools and dies.
• Operate machining tools to press, cut, grind, bore, and drill metal, and assemble sub-assemblies.
• Carry out machining tasks such as lathe work, milling, line boring, grinding and welding.
• Undertake maintenance and repair work on equipment and machinery.
• Fabricate and modify parts and components as required.
• Study drawings to determine materials, methods and sequence, and set up machines with tooling and settings.
• Check parts for accuracy with precision measuring instruments.
• Ensure work complies with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering team to resolve issues.
• Maintain detailed records of all work performed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification: Fitter and Turner

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Workshop machinery

Job description

Echuca Engineering in Echuca, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Fitter and Turner for a full-time role in our workshop. You will fit, turn and manufacture parts, set up machines, and assemble sub-assemblies to exact specifications.

Based in our Echuca workshop, this role covers machining, fabrication and repair work across a range of equipment. We offer training, a supportive team, competitive salary, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.