Mechanical Fitter

Austal Philippines; Balamban; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal Philippines is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join the shipbuilding team in Cebu/Balamban. The role focuses on installing and aligning main and secondary equipment, including drivelines, to ensure high-quality assemblies and efficient production timelines.

Essential qualifications include relevant trade qualifications or equivalent experience, at least 2 years in shipbuilding, and a high school diploma or technical training.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in shipbuilding industry.
• High school diploma or technical/vocational training required.
• Desirable: shaft alignment knowledge.
• Desirable: machine shop knowledge.
• Desirable: leadership experience.
• Desirable: strong communication skills.
• Desirable: experience with laser alignment equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and align main and secondary equipment into vessels, including driveline components.

Skills

Shipbuilding experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or technical training

Job description

About the role:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor (Mechanical), the Mechanical Fitter is responsible for working within a team to carry out the installation and alignment of main and secondary equipment into vessels, including drivelines, to achieve minimum production time and maximum quality, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment.

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:

Essential

• Relevant trade qualifications or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in shipbuilding Industry.
• At least high school or technical training/vocational school graduate.

Desirable

• Shaft alignment knowledge
• Machine shop knowledge
• Leadership experience
• Computer literacy if any
• Strong communication skills
• Preferably has experience in operating laser alignment equipment.

Why Austal?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.