Fitter & Turner - Manufacturing and Assembly - Bayswater VIC
Respected industry leader - Truck power steering specialist
Full time casual role with potential for permanent employment
Bayswater location - friendly team environment - NEG to $50 p/hr
About the employer
Established in 1983, Hydrosteer has become a vital link between Australia’s heavy vehicle manufacturing and maintenance industries. Hydrosteer carries Australia’s largest range of heavy vehicle power steering and commercial vehicle power steering products, and occupies a market leader role in the provision of these solutions to OEM and aftermarket.
The company has headquarters in Melbourne with branches in VIC, NSW, WA and QLD.
About the Role
Due to a significant increase in customer demand, we need an experienced manufacturing and assembly Fitter and Turner at the Bayswater branch. Initially this position will be full time casual with the possibility for future permanent employment.
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the design, manufacture and repair of products suitable for use in the Heavy Vehicle Power Steering industry. Utilising a mixture of manual fitting & turning skills as well as welding, grinding etc.
Typical Day
On a daily basis the role could include the following:
Manufacture parts to existing drawings using manual or CNC equipment
Manufacture parts to new drawings or sample parts using manual or CNC equipment
Operating centre lathes and Bridgeport type milling machines
The Person we seek
We need an enthusiastic and reliable person who takes pride in their work and genuinely cares about delivering a quality outcome.
You will have 5+ years' experience as a fitter with excellent centre lathe and Bridgeport mill skills.
Please note We can only consider applicants with the necessary citizenship or residency status that provides permanent and unrestricted work rights in Australia. The employer is not offering sponsorship.
Required attributes, skills and experience
Advanced Manual fitting skills
Understanding of heavy vehicle power steering systems would be ideal
Attention to detail.
Ability to work autonomously.
Level headed under pressure.
Knowledge and skill in manual manufacturing techniques, including milling, turning and fitting processes.
Good communication skills.
Ability to follow work instructions.
Ability to contribute to the development of work instructions.
Ability to identify enhancements, and document them for review by management.
Willingness to rapidly move from job to job and skill to skill.
What’s on offer?
Attractive rates NEG to $50 p/hr
Be part of a successful and highly specialised business - the respected industry leader
Good conditions 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday - no weekend work
Full time casual role with potential for permanent employment
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on the big big red "Apply for this job" button, complete the online form - select job reference number 24020 - and attach your CV.
If you require clarification before applying, please call Laurie Williams for a confidential chat on 0412 523 168.
Please note We can only consider applicants with the necessary citizenship or residency status that provides permanent and unrestricted work rights in Australia. The employer is not offering sponsorship.
