Marine Fitter/Machinist — Flexible Work

Transdev Sydney Ferries; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Transdev Sydney Ferries is seeking an experienced Fitter/Machinist to join the Asset Maintenance Team at our Balmain shipyard. The role focuses on maintenance and repair of vessels, including breakdown callouts, safety-first workmanship, and mentoring apprentices.

You will operate lathes, milling machines and radial drills, work with diesel engines and pumps, and contribute to ship propulsion systems. A Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent plus marine/industrial

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in fitter machinist, e.g. Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining) or equivalent.
• Extensive marine and/or industrial experience.
• Experience in fault finding, repair and servicing diesel engines, large machinery or boats.
• Dismantling and rebuilds of pumps, motors, valves and related components.
• Maintaining ship propulsion systems and related equipment.
• Competent using lathe, milling machine and radial drills.
• Experience in hydraulics and complex steering systems.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a shipyard environment and undertake training when required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates initiative and commitment to safety and performance targets.
• Builds strong relationships and fosters feedback within the team.
• Delivers high quality service on the vessel fleet and meets deadlines.
• Undertakes tasks within time constraints as directed by Supervisors.

Skills

Marine experience

Industrial experience

Fault finding

Diesel engines

Pumps & valves

Hydraulics

Lathe & milling

Radial drills

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Radial drills

Job description

Transdev Sydney Ferries is seeking an experienced Fitter/Machinist to join the Asset Maintenance Team at our Balmain shipyard. The role focuses on maintenance and repair of vessels, including breakdown callouts, safety-first workmanship, and mentoring apprentices.

You will operate lathes, milling machines and radial drills, work with diesel engines and pumps, and contribute to ship propulsion systems. A Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent plus marine/industrial