Mechanical Fitter / Machinist (Night Shift)

AustCorp Executive; Colac; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift loading

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

AustCorp Executive in Colac, Victoria, is seeking a Mechanical Fitter or Machinist to join an established maintenance team in a large industrial manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes mechanical fitting, machining, and industrial maintenance with opportunities for overtime and weekend work.

The position offers a competitive base rate and night-shift loading, encouraging hands-on work with machine tools and equipment maintenance within a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical trade qualification.
• Experience in mechanical fitting, machining or industrial maintenance.
• Experience operating manual lathes and milling machines.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Welding and fabrication experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Machine, modify and manufacture mechanical components as required.
• Operate workshop machinery, including manual lathes and milling machines.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain and repair industrial machinery and production equipment.
• Perform mechanical fitting, component replacement and equipment overhauls.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow site safety procedures and maintenance standards.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Machining

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Workshop machinery operation

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification: Mechanical Fitter / Machinist

Tools

Manual lathe

Milling machine

Measuring tools

Job description

Mechanical Fitter / Machinist (Night Shift)

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter or Machinist looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a mechanically skilled tradesperson to join an established maintenance team within a large industrial manufacturing environment in Colac.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical trade background and experience across machining, mechanical fitting and industrial maintenance. Offering a competitive hourly rate, additional night shift loading and overtime opportunities, including weekends.
The Role

• Night Shift:5 shifts commencing Sunday at 10:30pm and finishing Friday morning at 7:00am
• $47.00 per hour + 30% night shift loading ($61.10 per hour)
• Overtime opportunities available, including weekends
• Carry out preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance
• Machine, modify and manufacture mechanical components as required
• Operate workshop machinery, including manual lathes and milling machines
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and equipment breakdowns
• Maintain and repair industrial machinery and production equipment
• Perform mechanical fitting, component replacement and equipment overhauls
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications and continuous improvement initiatives
• Follow site safety procedures and maintenance standards

About You

• Recognised mechanical trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Machinist or another relevant mechanical trade)
• Experience in mechanical fitting, machining or industrial maintenance
• Practical experience operating manual lathes and milling machines
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Ability to manufacture, modify and repair mechanical components
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Competitive base rate of $47.00 per hour
• Additional 30% night shift loading ($61.10 per hour)
• Consistent Sunday night to Friday morning roster
• Overtime opportunities, including weekends
• Opportunity to join an established industrial maintenance team

Location

Colac, Victoria