Skilled Fitter required

The Job Company; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, ongoing position with long‑

Paid annual leave, personal leave and公

Supplied PPE, uniforms and safety equi

Access to well-maintained tools, equip

Ongoing training and upskilling, incl.

Supportive, safety-focused team env

Job summary

ALLIED INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES PTY LTD, on behalf of The Job Company, seeks a skilled Fitter to join our Sunshine West workshop. You will fit, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical plant and machinery, read engineering drawings, and work safely in a WHS-compliant environment.

This full-time role offers AU$88,000 plus super, 38 hours per week and long-term career stability, with access to well-maintained tools, PPE and ongoing training in licences and tickets as required.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or an equivalent overseas qualification recognised in Australia.
• Alternatively, at least 2 years of relevant work experience in place of the formal qualification, in line with ANZSCO Skill Level.
• Proven experience fitting, assembling, maintaining and repairing mechanical plant, machinery and equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications.
• Experience operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drills and grinders.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Study engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements and work sequences.
• Fitting and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to build or fabricate production machines and other mechanical equipment.
• Setting up, adjusting and operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drills and grinders to shape and finish parts.
• Installing, aligning and levelling machinery and equipment on site.
• Examining and testing installed machinery and equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Dismantling machines and equipment to remove worn or defective parts for repair or replacement.
• Repairing, replacing and reconditioning worn or defective components, including bearings, seals, shafts, gears and drives.
• Testing fitted and assembled parts and equipment to confirm correct operation, dimensions and tolerances.
• Carrying out scheduled preventive maintenance and keeping maintenance records.
• Measuring and marking out materials using precision measuring instruments.
• Performing welding, cutting and fabrication tasks as required to support fitting and repair work.
• Working in line with WHS procedures, safe work practices and company quality standards, and keeping the workshop clean and safe.

Skills

Reading and interpreting engineering"

Machine tool operation

Preventive maintenance

Welding and fabrication

Quality standards compliance

Education

AQF Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Equivalent overseas trade qualification recognised in Australia

Job description

The Job Company Pty Ltd on behalf of ALLIED INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES PTY LTD (ABN 16 681 880 124) is seeking skilled and qualified Fitter to join our team in Sunshine West, VIC 3020. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in all the general duties and responsibilities of a skilled Fitter (General) including fitting, assembling, maintaining and repairing mechanical plant and machinery, reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, and maintaining a clean and safe workshop in line with WHS requirements.

Salary : $88,000 plus superannuation

Employment Type : Full-time (minimum 38 hours per week)

Location : Sunshine West, VIC 3020

Position : Fitter

Benefits

• Full-time, ongoing position with long-term career stability
• Paid annual leave, personal leave and public holidays under the National Employment Standards
• Supplied PPE, uniforms and safety equipment
• Access to well-maintained tools, equipment and workshop facilities
• Ongoing training and upskilling, including licences and tickets where required
• Supportive, safety-focused team environment

Task & responsibilities

• Studying engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements and work sequences
• Fitting and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to build or fabricate production machines and other mechanical equipment
• Setting up, adjusting and operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drills and grinders to shape and finish parts
• Installing, aligning and levelling machinery and equipment on site
• Examining and testing installed machinery and equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Dismantling machines and equipment to remove worn or defective parts for repair or replacement
• Repairing, replacing and reconditioning worn or defective components, including bearings, seals, shafts, gears and drives
• Testing fitted and assembled parts and equipment to confirm correct operation, dimensions and tolerances
• Carrying out scheduled preventive maintenance and keeping maintenance records
• Measuring and marking out materials using precision measuring instruments
• Performing welding, cutting and fabrication tasks as required to support fitting and repair work
• Working in line with WHS procedures, safe work practices and company quality standards, and keeping the workshop clean and safe

Qualification & experience

• AQF Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or an equivalent overseas trade qualification recognised in Australia
• Alternatively, at least 2 years of relevant work experience in place of the formal qualification, in line with ANZSCO Skill Level
• Proven experience fitting, assembling, maintaining and repairing mechanical plant, machinery and equipment
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications
• Experience operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drills and grinders
• Experience diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out preventive maintenance

About Company

ALLIED INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES PTY LTD (ABN 16 681 880 124) is an Australian business based in Sunshine West, VIC 3020 that supplies industrial products, equipment and technical services to customers across the manufacturing, construction, mining and engineering sectors. The company is known for reliable service, quality products and practical solutions. It supports clients with the supply, installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment. As the business continues to grow, it is building a skilled, safety-focused team committed to high workmanship standards. ALLIED INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES values professionalism, teamwork and continuous improvement, and offers employees long-term career opportunities.