General Fitter

Independent Mineral Standards Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Convenient Bayswater location

Job summary

Independent Mineral Standards Pty Ltd. is seeking a qualified General Fitter to join the Bayswater production team. You will diagnose faults, install and commission machinery, fit components, and maintain equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Reading drawings, following procedures, and maintaining accurate records are essential. A Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent is required; forklift experience is desirable. This is a full-time on-site role at Bayswater.

Qualifications

• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify root causes.
• Install, erect and commission machinery on site.
• Fit and assemble metal parts and subassemblies with precision.
• Read drawings and specifications to plan work.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Maintain maintenance records and schedules.
• Forklift operation is desirable, safety is paramount.

Responsibilities

• Fault diagnosis of production machinery and root cause analysis.
• Install, set up, and commission machinery on site.
• Fit mechanical parts and assemble subassemblies with precision.
• Read technical drawings to plan method and sequence.
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance; overhaul components.
• Update maintenance schedules and maintain records accurately.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Machine installation

Reading drawings

Maintenance of equipment

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter)

Job description

About Us

Independent Mineral Standards (IMS) produces reference materials used by the minerals industry. Our Bayswater facility relies on well-maintained processing machinery, and we're looking for a qualified General Fitter to join our production team.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you'll be responsible for keeping the production machinery and equipment at our Bayswater site running safely and reliably. Duties include:

• Fault diagnosis: Investigating and diagnosing mechanical faults in production machinery and equipment and finding root causes
• Machine installation and set-up: Installing, erecting and commissioning machinery and equipment on site, including setting up and adjusting guides, stops, controls and tooling so machines run correctly
• Fitting and assembly: Fitting and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to build and modify production machines, and checking accuracy, clearance and fit with precision measuring instruments
• Reading drawings, specifications and manuals to plan work and decide the method and sequence for each job
• Carrying out scheduled preventative and breakdown maintenance, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Keeping the Maintenance Schedule current and keeping accurate maintenance records
• Identifying ways to improve equipment reliability and use resources more efficiently
• Following all company safety policies and procedures, and stopping work and reporting safety issues when required

Skills and Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter) or an equivalent trade qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical fitting and maintenance of industrial or processing equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Competence with precision measuring instruments and workshop machining equipment
• Ability to follow written procedures and keep clear, accurate records
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Physically fit and capable of manual work
• Forklift licence (desirable)

What We Offer

• Full-time, ongoing position
• Supportive team environment
• Convenient Bayswater location