Mechanical Fitters in Australia (5+ years' experience required)

Kempe Engineering Australia; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 923,000 - 1,385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term employment

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

Kempe Engineering Australia is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to join our teams across Australia to deliver quality repairs and installations of fixed plant equipment and workshop repairables. You will hold recognized trade qualifications in Mechanical Fitting with an apprenticeship, have a minimum of 5 years post-trade experience in heavy industry or mining, and be capable of reading drawings and leading teams.

Remote-region work may be required, and safety certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in Mechanical Fitting and completion of an apprenticeship.
• Minimum 5 years post-trade experience on heavy industry or mining sites.
• Willingness to work in remote regions.
• Valid driver license for country of residence.
• Elevated Work Platform, Safe Work at Heights, Forklift and Confined Space certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair fixed plant in heavy industries.
• Onsite and in workshop tasks.
• Adhere to regulations and safety standards.
• Interpret drawings accurately.
• Support ZERO Harm culture and behaviours.

Skills

Heavy industry experience

Mining experience

Drawings interpretation

Leadership

Education

Trade qualifications in Mechanical Fitting / Fitter

Apprenticeship completed

Job description

Kempe Engineering is an Australian owned company with 16 permanent facilities located in close proximity to our client’s operations nationally in Australia (refer to website www.kempe.com.au).

Our company is committed to ZERO Harm delivering exceptional performance to our clients. As an essential service provider, we offer continuity of employment including career development into leadership & management roles.

Role:

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to join our teams based around Australia to deliver quality repairs and installations to all various types of fixed plant equipment and workshop repairable.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Recognized trade qualifications in Mechanical Fitting / Fitter and having completed an apprenticeship
• Minimum of 5 years’ post trade experience working on sites either heavy industry or mining
• Meet ZERO Harm culture and behaviors
• Heavy Industry (mining, structural, shutdowns)
• Maybe required to work and live in remote regions
• Elevated Work Platform, Safe Work at Heights, Forklift & Confined space certificates (preferred)
• An ability to proactively work in a fast-paced environment
• Disciplined attention to detail and accuracy with ability to understand drawings
• Experience in leadership, ability to successfully pass a pre-employment medical and present fit for work
• A current driver license in the country in which you reside

Tasks & responsibilities

• Variety of different tasks and scopes, onsite and in workshop
• Adhere to all relevant regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain and repair fixed plant in heavy industries
• Meet ZERO Harm culture and behaviors.
• An ability to proactively work in a fast-paced environment.
• Disciplined attention to detail and accuracy with ability to understand drawings.
• A family-based work culture
• Stability
• Attractive salary package
• Long term employment with opportunity for career development