Fitter in Port Kembla

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:

• 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.
• Check fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments.
• Machine to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal.
• Work independently and or within a team with or without supervision.
• 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 documentation requires 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.
• Complete daily timesheets 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.