Mechanical Fitter

Zeal Engineering; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-Art Facility

Work-Life Balance

Premium Tooling & Environment

Job summary

Zeal Engineering in Kenwick, WA, is seeking a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter for a permanent, on-site role in a state-of-the-art workshop. You will assemble new OEM machinery and refurbish heavy equipment in a clean, safe environment.

The position offers a 38-hour week with day shifts, stable local work, and a supportive team in a global OEM setting, with opportunities to work on vibrating screens, feeders, and related capital machinery.

Qualifications

• Trade-certified Mechanical Fitter with Australian-recognised Certificate III.
• High-Risk Work Licence DG required; LF desirable.
• Experience with fixed plant equipment, vibrating screens, exciters, or feeders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble new-build OEM machinery in Kenwick workshop.
• Strip, assess and overhaul heavy fixed plant components.
• Align and assemble structural steel and mechanical parts per drawings.
• Operate overhead cranes and workshop tooling safely.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Mechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter)

Tools

Overhead cranes

Workshop tooling

Job description

Work Type: Full-Time, Ongoing (38 hours per week)

Shift: Day Shift, 6am start

Classification: Trades & Services > Fitters, Turners & Machinists

Location: Kenwick, Perth WA

Work Type: Full-Time, Ongoing (38 hours per week)

Shift: Day Shift, 6am start

Classification: Trades & Services > Fitters, Turners & Machinists

Bullet Points

• State-of-the-Art Facility: Work in a modern, lean-designed Kenwick workshop.
• Work-Life Balance: 38-hour week, ongoing local day shift—be home every night.
• Global OEM Strength: Stable career working with industry-leading capital equipment.

About the Company

Our client is a premier global OEM specialising in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance vibrating screens, feeders, and sorting systems. Operating from a world-class, purpose-built facility in Kenwick, they support the heavy mining, quarrying, and recycling sectors with custom-engineered capital machinery and a dedicated aftermarket rebuild program.

Due to sustained team growth and a busy order book, they are seeking a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter to join their close-knit, supportive workshop team on a permanent, ongoing basis.

About The Role

Based entirely within their state-of-the-art Kenwick workshop, you will be responsible for assembling brand-new OEM machinery and completely refurbishing heavy-duty processing equipment. This is a clean, modern, and highly structured environment optimised for high quality and safety.

Your Daily Responsibilities Will Include

• Assembly of new-build industrial vibrating screens, exciters, and feeders.
• Stripping down, assessing, and overhauling heavy fixed plant machinery components.
• Aligning, fitting, and precision assembling structural steel and mechanical parts according to engineering drawings.
• Utilising overhead cranes and workshop tooling safely.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will be a safety-conscious trade professional who takes pride in high-quality mechanical work.

Mandatory Requirements

• Trade Qualification: Australian Recognised Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter) or equivalent
• Tickets: High-Risk Work Licence for Dogging (DG) is mandatory, High-Risk Work Licence for Forklift (LF) is desirable
• Experience: Demonstrated background maintaining or building fixed plant equipment, with specific exposure to industrial screens, vibrators, exciters, or feeders highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• Excellent Culture: Join an approachable, supportive management team that values stability and work-life balance.
• Prime Location: Ditch the heavy FIFO commute or long travel times—work out of a highly accessible workshop in Perth's southeastern industrial corridor.
• Premium Tooling & Environment: Work with modern lifting gear, tooling, and clean lean-manufacturing layouts designed to make your day run smoothly.