Mechanical Fitter – Heavy Engineering

About the role

Choice One is recruiting experienced Mechanical Fitters for its client, a heavy engineering fabricator serving the Defence, Resources and Industrial sectors. The work is in a workshop in the Henderson industrial area, on Monday to Friday 10-hour shifts, as part of a professional team carrying out precision fitting, complex component overhauls and equipment rebuilds.

Key responsibilities

• Complete precision mechanical alignment, fitting and high-tolerance component overhauls.
• Disassemble, inspect, rebuild and test heavy industrial equipment such as gearboxes, pumps and rotatable machinery.
• Read and interpret detailed OEM technical manuals, mechanical drawings and layouts.
• Maintain a productive workflow to meet project timelines and workshop milestones.
• Liaise with supervisors and the engineering team on daily production targets.
• Follow safety protocols, hazard identification and quality control procedures.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or similar.
• Proven experience in heavy mechanical engineering, asset rebuilds or heavy industrial maintenance.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.

Required skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude, fault finding, component overhaul and precision machinery alignment.
• Excellent problem solving and teamwork, with good communication skills.

What we offer

• Consistent 10-hour shifts, five days a week, with a solid block of committed projects.
• A leading, technologically advanced workshop and a collaborative, professional trade team.
• Potential for additional ongoing project or permanent sustainment work.