Mechanical FitterDate: 11 Oct 2024Location: Perth, WA, AU Company: Alstom At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.As part of the project, we will design, manufacture and maintain 246 new railcars needed for METRONET projects and the replacement of the A-series trains. We will also deliver 6 DMU railcars to replace the five diesel railcars that operate the twice-daily Australind service between Perth and Bunbury.Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role would see you perform all mechanical installations to complete the assembly of the train, where no day will be the same! We have several opportunities for both qualified and unqualified Mechanical Fitters (Mechanical Tradespeople or Mechanical Trade Assistants) to join our team at Bellevue to enjoy a range of benefits and a close-knit, hardworking team environment.Read, apply technical documentation suppliedInstall and assemble railway vehicle components using standard work procedures, hand & power toolsUse and manipulate lifting and transporting devices such as overhead cranes to install, replace and align subassemblies and componentsEnsure that all work is efficiently planned in Bogie Shop and Assembly workshop, controlled and undertaken in a safe manner to the standards set down by the customer and AlstomPerform self-inspection of railway car components in order to identify defects and ensure qualityRemove and replace defective parts and componentsProficiently cross-reference technical documents and highlight any discrepancies to the supervisor and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and production targetsWork closely with support functions to identify and propose suggestions for continuous improvementOrganize work instruction documents, tools and railway car parts dailyAll about you. We value passion and attitude over experience and don't expect you to have every single skill - Fundamental requirements are outlined below:Certificate 3 in Mechanical Trade (this could include boilermaking, pipefitting, machinist, mechanic etc) - if in doubt, please reach out for our qualified mechanical roles, and for our Trade Assistants - no qualification is required but relevant experience in a similar role is requiredAbility to read and follow detailed work instructionsExperience in production or assembly would be great but not mandatoryAware of and respect for safety for self and others and a good contributor to the teamThings you'll enjoy:Competitive rates for Perth based positions40 hour per week 7:00am to 3:30pmPermanent positions, with progression opportunitiesLong term security with a global market leaderFree Gym MembershipsIncome Protection from commencementFree secure parking, great coffee machines, BBQsAll PPE and Tooling providedWork on the railcar program with METRONET from the beginningBrand new facility at BellevueGlobal company with ongoing Learning & Development.18 weeks parental leave for primary carers & 2 weeks for secondary carers.Up to 2 extra days of leave (bridging leave)We are an agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.This has been recognised and proudly endorsed by Work 180 as an organisation that values the benefits and support offered to women in the workplace.We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required.For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo a range of compliance and pre-employment, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing and will be provided guidance during the recruitment process.#J-18808-Ljbffr