Description Hedweld Engineering is a proud family-owned and world-renowned regional Australian innovator and manufacturer. For over 40 years, Hedweld has been producing world-leading products for the global mining sector, known for our Trilift range of component handling equipment and our Safe-Away range of access systems. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, this role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our high-performing team at our Mount Thorley, New South Wales site.
The Mechanical Fitter's primary purpose is to assemble, install, repair, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as ladders, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical parts, production machines, and equipment. Main Responsibilities
Assemble, repair, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as ladders, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical parts, production machines, and equipment. Conduct preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair work on Hedweld products as required. Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Prepare mechanical condition reports and estimate repair times. Perform general installation, repair, and modifications to fluid power systems in a timely manner. Investigate warranty issues and resolve them in the best interest of the consumer and supplier. Inspect work in progress and finished products to ensure products are of appropriate quality and conform to engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements, and related specifications. Analyse work orders and blueprints to determine information such as materials to be used, type of operations, and sequence of operations required. Adhere to company policies and undertake safe working practices and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Trade Qualification (Plant Mechanic/Fitter Mechanical/Hydraulic Fitter). Similar experience (preferably with hydraulics experience). Site work experience (preferably in the mining/heavy vehicle sector). Microsoft Suite - Intermediate. Mechanical aptitude. Current driver's licence. Working at Heights Ticket. Demonstrated ability to diagnose and troubleshoot LV electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, including drawings/schematics interpretation. Mine inductions - Advantageous.
Benefits and perks:
Permanent Full Time Position with a global market leading manufacturer
Purpose built, state of the art manufacturing facility
Ongoing training and opportunities for upskilling and growth
Fully equipped gym facilities onsite
Opportunity to expand your knowledge & broaden your experience in the manufacturing industry
As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to attend a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr
