Job Openings Fitter

About the job Fitter

Job Title: Fitter machinist

Qualification: Trade qualified (cert III in engineering Machining/Fitting or equivalent international qualification) with workshop-based experience.

Reports To: Shift Supervisor / Leading Hand, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Manager

Job Purpose: Must comply with all legislation and safety guidelines. Set up operation of workstation and tasks outlined by supervisor.

Authority: This position has authority to report quality and OH&S problems and recommend corrective and preventive action.

Objectives: To manufacture a quality product to customers scope of work and required standards following all occupational health and safety guidelines while adhering to all company policies.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrate sound mechanical aptitude and able to read, interpret and manufacture from technical workshop drawings in accordance to scope of work
  • Set up and execute product manufacturing sequence operations in accordance with the assigned job traveller documentation and or as identified during manufacturing
  • Be able to check fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
  • Be able to machine to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
  • Be able to work independently and or within a team with or without supervision
  • To manufacture, strip and repair product in a proper and safe manner using the most economical methods
  • Inspect and record manufacturing details as and when product manufacture documentations require including for all variations
  • Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility with job tasks liaising with all relevant stakeholders
  • Identify and document all non-conformances and report to their supervisor immediately
  • Keep and maintain workstations and surrounds in a safe and tidy manner
  • Conduct safe and proper machine operation as per SOP training
  • Notify supervisor of any shortage of tools, and or maintenance requirements
  • Seek approval of Workshop Management for any changes to Workshop practices, drawings etc. Ensure that no practice or procedure is changed without this authority
  • Conduct Pre-operational inspections of machinery and equipment
  • Participate in Risk Assessment
  • Participate in personal training including helping with apprentices and fellow personnel
  • Daily timesheet completion at the end of every shift with accurate job and operation details.

Accountability:

  • Be present to start and finish work on the job at the designated starting times
  • Be present for their entire required shift and do whatever is required, to help achieve business targets.
  • Be consistent in doing the right thing in all aspects pertaining to their role.
  • Demonstrate responsible actions with specific duties that go along with their job task
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work as part of a team, maintain a high standard of personal conduct, behaving in a professional manner, treating other team members with respect and dignity at all times, whilst also motivating and assisting fellow team members to perform tasks as efficiently as possible
  • Demonstrate assigned duties in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Company's Health & Safety policies & procedures.