Fitter and Machinist

Employment Type: Full Time

Exeter, Launceston & North East TAS

Fitters, Turners & Machinists (Trades & Services)

The Role
Located in Exeter, Tasmania, the Fitter and Machinist, supervised by the Fabrication Manager, who is responsible in the fabrication and assembly of mechanical components, as well as operating and maintaining various types of machining equipment. The Fitter-Machinist collaborates with Engineers and Draughts person to create efficient accurate designs that meet standards, deadlines, and budget requirements.  this position demands a skillful approach in executing precise machining work while meeting the varying deadlines across multiple projects.

Working Conditions
This position entails both workshop and on-site tasks, requiring driving in varying conditions. Travel, including interstate or intrastate travel via car, airplane, or boat, may be necessary, occasionally requiring out-of-hours work commitments.

The job involves substantial physical activities, encompassing activities such as lifting and carrying loads per manual handling guidelines, prolonged standing, operating loud, vibrating, or moving machinery or equipment, climbing ladders, bending, and working in confined spaces or at heights. The work environment may involve hot or cold temperatures, indoor or outdoor settings.

About You

Essential Requirements 

  • Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering or Metal Fabrication.
  • At least four years’ experience in machining, post apprenticeship within the manufacturing industry.
  • Proficient in operating a variety of machining equipment, such as lathes, milling machines and grinders.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and the ability to interpret technical drawings.
  • Suitable level of fitness to perform the inherit duties of the position.
  • Able to operate safely and effectively in a team environment.

Licences / Registrations

  • Tasmanian Drivers Licence – C Class or Higher
  • White Card

Desirable and Other Requirements 

  • Previous experience in manufacturing hydro-turbines, including assembly, machining, interpreting engineering drawings, and quality control.
  • Previous experience working on hydro power stations.
  • Hold the relevant licences or certificates, or willingness to obtain such licences and certificates such as:
    • High Risk Work Licence with Forklift Truck (LF), Elevated Work Platforms (WP), Dogging (DG), Rigging (RB), Basic Scaffolding (SB), Bridge and Gantry Crane
    • Working Safely at Heights
    • Confined Space Enter and Work
    • Provide First Aid & CPR

Does this role interest you?

If you would like more information, or would like to come in and see what we do before you apply, please contact our Business & Administration team at careers@tamarhydro.com.au 

To apply for the role, please click on the ‘apply here’, button, attaching a current resume, cover letter and answering the application questions. 

Please note that successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment medical and national police check prior to an offer being made. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Document: Download

Apply Here