Mechanical Fitter - Ajl Mechanical Contracting

11 Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Competitive pay

Travel to project sites

Job summary

AJL Mechanical Contracting is a Western Australian owned business providing specialized mechanical construction, maintenance, fabrication and shutdown services. This full-time Mechanical Fitter role is based in Bayswater and supports the maintenance and construction of mineral processing plant equipment across WA sites.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will perform installation, inspection, maintenance and repair work at workshop and client sites.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)
• 1 year minimum experience as Mechanical Fitter
• Experience with fixed plant in mining or mineral processing
• Ability to read technical drawings and use precision measuring tools
• Strong fault-finding and communication skills; able to work independently or in a team
• Travel to project sites and rosters may be required

Responsibilities

• Read technical drawings and manuals to plan fitting tasks
• Inspect mills, crushers, conveyors and pumps; diagnose faults
• Dismantle, repair and reassemble mechanical equipment
• Replace belts, motors, gearboxes and pulleys
• Overhaul pumps and align drive assemblies
• Maintain conveyors, belts and related components
• Install equipment during construction, upgrades and shutdowns
• Perform lubrication, maintenance and testing; record findings
• Follow permit-to-work, isolation and safety procedures

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Interpreting drawings

Fault finding

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Alignment equipment

Job description

Full-time Mechanical Fitter position available with competitive salary. Join a professional team in Bayswater WA 6053 and various Western Australian project sites.

3 Stand-out Bullet Points

• Full-Time Mechanical Fitter
• $45-$55 per hour plus superannuation
• Work on mechanical maintenance, shutdown and construction projects.

Position Overview

AJL Mechanical Contracting is a Western Australian owned and operated business providing mechanical construction, maintenance, fabrication and shutdown services. Specialising in mineral processing plants, the business supports the installation, commissioning and maintenance of mills, pumps and other plant equipment.

As a Mechanical Fitter at AJL Mechanical Contracting, you will carry out mechanical fitting, installation, inspection, maintenance and repair work across workshop and client sites. You will support planned shutdowns, preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and construction projects to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Read technical drawings, equipment manuals and specifications to plan mechanical fitting, assembly and maintenance tasks.
• Inspect mills, crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps and drive systems, diagnose mechanical faults and identify repair requirements.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair and reassemble mechanical equipment, replacing worn or defective parts and assemblies.
• Remove and replace belts, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, bearings, couplings and conveyor components.
• Overhaul slurry pumps and align pumps, motors and drive assemblies using appropriate measuring and alignment equipment.
• Maintain belt filters, conveyor skirts and scrapers, chutes, cable reelers and hose reelers.
• Install and fit mechanical equipment and fabricated components during construction, plant upgrades and shutdowns.
• Perform lubrication checks, adjustments, preventative maintenance and post-maintenance operational testing; record work completed and defects identified.
• Follow isolation, permit-to-work and lifting procedures, maintain safe worksites and coordinate tasks with supervisors and other trades.

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant qualification: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting), or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Experience with fixed plant in mining, mineral processing or a similar industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and use precision measuring and alignment equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and communication skills; ability to work independently and within a team.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship, with willingness to travel to project sites and work agreed rosters.

Salary

The role offers $45-$55 per hour plus superannuation, equivalent to $88,920-$108,680 per annum based on a 38-hour work week. Weekly hours and work locations are subject to employer confirmation before advertising.