Marine Fitter

What's on Offer

The Opportunity

A vacancy exists for a qualified Marine Fitter. The role requires the completion of all facets of marine fitting (including general) works as directed by Supervisors. The position is accountable for ensuring works are delivered in full, in the required time and to the required standards. The tradesman is responsible for keeping themselves and their workmates safe as well as maintaining a clean, tidy and productive work environment.

What's involved

• Conduct marine fitting (or general) tasks as directed IAW supplied Work Pack/Job Tickets.
• Inspection, testing and servicing of on-board mechanical systems.
• Inspection, analysis and recording of critical measurements, data or information during the process of undertaking mechanical refurbishment works.
• Completing works in the required time frames and if unachievable, informing line Supervisors / Managers immediately.
• During periods of reduced trade specific works, assist in other trade-based sectors of the business as reasonably directed by Supervisors / Managers.
• Understand, embrace, implement and comply with all Austal Policies and Procedures relating to HSEQ.

You’ll need

Essential

• Construction White Card.
• Trade Qualification – Fitter & Turner, Machinist, Diesel Fitter (Heavy), Pipe Fitter.
• Demonstrated experience in marine refit / repair or heavy industrial.
• High Risk Works – Confined space / Working at heights.
• Capable of performing work in a safe and acceptable manner.
• Demonstrate adequate theoretical knowledge.
• Ability to use standard tools and equipment related to the trade.
• Possess good time management skills and ability to meet set targets.

Desirable:

Why Austal

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.