Mechanical Fitter:
- Permanent & Casual Opportunities Available
- Monday – Friday | Day Shift | 7:00am – 3:30pm
- Earn up to $56.44/hr Casual or $42.89/hr Permanent + Overtime + RDO Accrual
Company Overview:
Our valued rail services client is a 125-year-old global engineering leader, recognised worldwide as the gold standard in the design, manufacture and servicing of critical rail components and systems.
Operating from a purpose-built, state-of-the-art workshop in Western Sydney, you’ll work with industry-leading equipment, receive comprehensive product and tooling training, and enjoy excellent working conditions within a business renowned for its outstanding safety culture.
This organisation offers genuine long-term career security, with exceptionally low staff turnover and many employees celebrating 20 to 40+ years of service.
The Role:
Working from a dedicated workshop bench, you’ll service, overhaul and refurbish critical rail components through the complete repair process, including:
- Disassembly, inspection, fault diagnosis and reassembly of mechanical rail components.
- Overhaul, repair and testing of air compressors, brake calipers, pantographs, valves and associated equipment.
- Complete quality inspections, testing and documentation.
- Use precision measuring equipment together with hand, pneumatic and power tools.
- Identify component defects and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
- Maintain high housekeeping, safety and quality standards.
- Support workshop production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
What’s on Offer?
- Monday-Friday Day Shift (7:00am-3:30pm)
- Permanent and Casual opportunities available
- Overtime paid at applicable penalty rates
- Enterprise Agreement conditions
- RDO Accrual or payout options
Classification & Pay Rates:
Classification:
C10:
Permanent=$42.89/hr
Casual=$56.44/hr
C11:
Permanent=$40.08/hr
Casual=$52.74/hr
C12:
Permanent=$37.26/hr
Casual=$49.03/hr
In Addition You’ll Receive:
- Referral bonus scheme.
- Ongoing career development and manufacturer product training.
- Full tooling and equipment provided.
- Work within a modern, purpose-built maintenance facility.
- Excellent working conditions and strong safety culture.
- Genuine long-term career progression.
- Stable employer with exceptional staff retention.
- Convenient Western Sydney location close to public transport.
What You Need:
- Practical mechanical experience within manufacturing, engineering, mining, heavy industry or automotive sectors.
- Experience dismantling, inspecting, repairing and rebuilding mechanical equipment.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and complete quality documentation.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent attention to detail.
- C10 – Australian Mechanical Trade Certification Level 3 or equivalent.
- C11 – Overseas Mechanical Trade Qualification or unlicensed Australian mechanical tradesperson.
- C12 – Partial completion of an Australian Mechanical Trade.
Highly regarded:
- Rollingstock maintenance experience.
- Pneumatic, hydraulic or air compressor overhaul experience.
- LF Forklift Licence.
- RIW Card.
- Previous Leading Hand or Supervisory experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to complete:
- Rail Category 3 Medical including Drug & Alcohol Screening.
- National Police Check.
- Full Australian working rights.
If you’re looking to join one of the world’s most respected engineering organisations offering excellent pay, outstanding working conditions and genuine long-term career opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Now or email your current resume to dean.harrison@2xmrecruit.com.au
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