Trades Assistant / Fitter - Engineering

Pump Technology Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pump Technology Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on shop floor technician to assist with assembly, testing, and finish work on industrial pump systems. You'll work with experienced tradespeople in a small, growing operation.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, operating forklifts and cranes, performing grit blasting, cleaning, and painting, plus maintaining quality records and safe work practices. This position offers stability and opportunities to advance within the company.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in an industrial, mechanical or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Valid forklift licence (LF) required.
• Experience operating a gantry crane (or willingness to obtain certification).
• Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.
• Strong awareness and commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and advance within the company.
• Exposure to manufacturing for high-profile industries such as mining and defence.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Assemble and disassemble industrial pumps and components.
• Clean and prepare parts using grit blasting, chemical baths, and other methods.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and inspection records.
• Assemble pumps on the test rig and assist with performance testing.
• Perform touch-up painting and surface preparation.
• Carry out welding tasks as required.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Safely operate a gantry crane for lifting and moving heavy pump components.
• Support tradespeople with installations, repairs, and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift licence

Gantry crane

Hand tools

Surface preparation tools

Job description

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. You'll be working alongside experienced tradespeople and contributing directly to the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of pump systems.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Assemble and disassemble industrial pumps and components.
• Clean and prepare parts using grit blasting, chemical baths, and other methods.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and inspection records.
• Assemble pumps on the test rig and assist with performance testing.
• Perform touch‑up painting and surface preparation.
• Carry out welding tasks as required.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Safely operate a gantry crane for lifting and moving heavy pump components.
• Support tradespeople with installations, repairs, and maintenance.

About you

• 3–5 years' experience working in a similar industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Valid forklift licence (LF) required.
• Experience operating a gantry crane (or willing to obtain certification).
• Reliable, hardworking, and self‑motivated.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem‑solving ability.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.
• Strong awareness and commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and advance within the company.
• Exposure to manufacturing for high‑profile industries such as mining and defence.

About us

We are a small but growing pump manufacturing company specialising in the design and manufacture of high‑quality pumps for the mining and defence sectors.