Fitter (Maintenance)

Steel Mains is Australia's leading manufacturer and supplier of complete steel pipeline systems for the transportation of water and wastewater, offering a total solution approach to its customers. We are looking for a number of Fitter & Turners to join our team based at in Somerton, Victoria. This is a full-time role that will be working as part of our Maintenance team reporting to the Mechanical Engineer (Maintenance). The role will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Maintaining Plant and Machinery as directed by the Leading Hand/ Mechanical and Electrical Engineers in regard to Preventative maintenance policy’s
• Repairing Plant and Machinery as directed
• Installing and decommissioning of Plant and equipment as directed
• Ensure MEX is updated accordingly with WO’s, PM’s, spare parts used, etc
• Complete and sign off required documentation for HSE and legal requirements
• Responsible for housekeeping in the works area.
• Identify and report any hazardous condition or unsafe practice and any opportunities for improvement

The successful candidate will have

• Trade Qualified Fitter/Machinist
• Trade Certificate III – Engineering Mechanical Trade or equivalent qualifications
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/plans
• Proven experience flux core welding
• Ability to weld common metals (Mild Steel)
• Machining using: Lathes, Mills, Drills
• Ability to read & Understand Engineering Drawings
• Troubleshooting on plant and machinery
• Good English – verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and remain motivated
• Energic and ‘can-do’ approach
• Be willing to undertake a weld qualification testing and layout/mark-up testing as applicable

Rate of pay

• The successful candidate will commence at an hourly base rate of $40-42 per hour.

Other standard entitlements include

• Overtime
• Superannuation – at SGC rate
• Annual Leave – 4 weeks per year

As well as a clean and safe work environment, we offer free onsite car parking and the opportunity to progress and develop your career with a highly reputable and long-established market leader.