Rail Boilermaker/Fitter — Morning Shift, 12-Month Casual

Adecco; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE supplied

Weekly payments by Adecco

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a skilled Boilermaker/Fitter to join the Newport-based team working on the V/Line fleet, with responsibilities including welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting on rail vehicles.

Candidates should have Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or dual Boilermaker/Fitter, strong reading of technical drawings, and the ability to pass a weld test; the 12-month casual assignment offers weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, structural repairs and mechanical fitting.
• Strong understanding of safe work practices and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, engineering specs, and work instructions.
• Perform modifications, fabrication, and mechanical fitting on rail vehicles.
• Weld, grind, cut, assemble, install and align components and equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and fabrication issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and support teams to ensure safe, on-spec work.
• Maintain safety, quality and productivity standards as per project requirements.
• Complete documentation and quality records accurately and timely.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Structural repairs

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Engineering documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter)

Job description

Adecco is seeking a skilled Boilermaker/Fitter to join the Newport-based team working on the V/Line fleet, with responsibilities including welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting on rail vehicles.

Candidates should have Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or dual Boilermaker/Fitter, strong reading of technical drawings, and the ability to pass a weld test; the 12-month casual assignment offers weekly pay.