Installers - Modernisation

KONE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 RDOs per month

Career progression

Training and development

Job summary

KONE is hiring multiple Mechanical Fitters to join our Modernisation team in Melbourne, Victoria. You will oversee the full installation of elevators, escalators and auto walks, coordinating with customers and reporting progress to the supervisor.

We value safety, quality and training, with opportunities for career growth within a global organisation. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and NZ.

Qualifications

• 2+ years mechanical experience; lift industry experience preferred.
• Trade tickets desired: dogging, advanced rigging.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete full installation of elevators, escalators and auto walks from start to finish.
• Manage installation environment and on-site logistics with customers.
• Report installation progress to the supervisor and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Customer service mindset

Team communication

Education

Certificate 3 in mechanical fitting/fabrication engineering

Job description

Great benefits - 2 RDO’s per month, competitive base wage, overtime available

Work with industry - leading products and technology

Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality

At KONE, we bring buildings to life. Through our technical expertise and digital connectivity, we provide an essential service to communities around the world – keep people moving no matter what. Our work will take you in different directions. We’re looking for multiple Mechanical Fitters to join our high performing Modernisation team in Melbourne, Victoria. No two days are the same as you manage the equipment installation of KONE’s elevator products, across low-rise housing through to the world’s tallest skyscrapers.

What will you be doing?

• Completing the full installation of new elevators, escalators and auto walks from commencement to commissioning.
• Manages the equipment installation environment during installation activities
• Manages on-site communication with the customer for day-to-day installation and logistical activities
• Responsible for reporting installation progress to the installation supervisor
• Carrying out all activities in accordance with KONE policies and procedures including health, quality and safety standards
• Carries out the installation according to pre-determined method instruction and schedule

What are we looking for?

• 2+ years mechanical experience - lift industry experience preferred
• Certificate 3 in mechanical fitting/fabrication engineering desired
• Trade tickets desired - dogging, advanced rigging
• Motivated and self- starter who can manage workload and competing priorities
• Commitment to working safely with a strong focus on quality
• A customer service mindset
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

There’s so much more to KONE than you may realise. Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills A job at KONE is the start of an experience like no other. You’ll find a bunch of passionate “lifties”, and maybe even become one yourself!

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or New Zealand to apply for this position.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.