Mechanical Fitter

Porter engineering; Windsor; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work car provided

Power tools provided

Job summary

Porter Engineering is a Hawkesbury-based manufacturer seeking 3-4 experienced Mechanical Fitters for ongoing casual work with potential full-time contracted hours. The role involves breakdown maintenance, callouts, and ensuring smooth project operations.

A NSW driver’s license and trade qualifications or equivalent experience are required. Join a hands-on team with 10‑hour shifts, penalties for extended hours, and a provided work car and power tools.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications or equivalent experience as a Fitter/Turner/Machinist are required.
• Experience with MIG and TIG welding is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills for equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform breakdown maintenance and participate in callouts.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and routine servicing.
• Work accurately with hand tools, power tools and precision instruments.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on all tasks.
• Log maintenance on SCADA system and track time for jobs.
• Attend callouts and cover shifts as rostered.
• Assist with general fabrication and machining tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with team to keep projects on schedule.
• Support continuous improvement and training initiatives.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading blueprints

Maintenance troubleshooting

Education

Trade qualifications or equivalent experience as a Fitter, Turner or Machinist

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

Porter Engineering are a fast growing company located in the heart of the Hawkesbury. We are looking to expand our workforce for a local manufacturer, and seeking 3-4 experienced Mechanical Fitters for an ongoing role. This is a hands-on role requiring competency for various responsibilities. Successful candidates will be responsible for breakdown maintenance, call outs, and additional shift coverage, with the expectation of keeping projects running efficiently. This position is rostered on a casual basis, with potential for full time contracted hours, and paid at an hourly rate (extra hours available if desired).

Key responsibilities:

• Use of hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments
• Working with mechanical systems and have a solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and general engineering principles
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals and equipment specifications
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards
• Ability to work independently whilst also being a collaborative team member
• Silo cleaning, general preventive maintenance, and breakdowns
• Attending callouts and time tracking, both accurately and in a timely manner
• Logging of maintenance on SCADA system

Requirements:

• Be fit and eligible to work, and hold either an Australian citizenship or working visa
• Be Hawkesbury based or have a willingness to travel with a commitment to being at work on time
• Hold a NSW drivers license
• Trade qualifications or equivalent experience as a Fitter, Turner or Machinist, preferably with recognised credentials or apprenticeship completion

What’s on offer:

• 10 hour days paid at a flat rate
• Penaltiesfor over 10 hours, weekends, nights, and callouts
• Work car provided
• Power tools provided

The ideal candidate will:

• be available to work a minimum 5 days/week, 10 hours/day
• have previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment or FMCG
• have previous experience with MIG and TIG welding
• have previous experience with breakdowns
• have strong mechanical aptitude and practical skills in the use of hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments
• have a strong levels of capability and problem-solving skills
• be able to work independently and as part of a team
• have strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• have a willingness to undertake ongoing professional development and training
• Rates apply within.