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Mechanical Fitter

Bassendean, WAOnsiteFull TimePosted 26 days ago

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Required skills

  • Trade qualification
  • Mechanical Fitting
  • heavy manufacturing
  • industrial
  • foundry
  • mechanical maintenance
  • fault-finding
  • technical drawings
  • precision measuring equipment
  • manufacturing processes

Nice to have

  • plant improvement projects
  • equipment selection
  • commissioning
  • technical support
  • proactive safety culture
  • upskilling

Role summary

Bradken is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a full-time, permanent role in Bassendean. This hands-on position involves mechanical maintenance, repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance across manufacturing operations to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency. The ideal candidate is trade-qualified, enjoys problem-solving, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities include carrying out maintenance, completing repairs, utilizing maintenance management systems, assisting with planning, contributing to improvement projects, investigating reliability issues, and ensuring work meets safety and quality standards. The role also supports continuous improvement initiatives and provides technical support.

Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us firmly positioned as global leaders in the wear solutions market.

About the role

At Bradken, we are equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society. We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our Maintenance team in a full-time, permanent position based in Bassendean.

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical maintenance, repairs, installations and preventative maintenance activities across our manufacturing operations, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency are maintained to the highest standards.

This role is ideal for a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter who enjoys problem-solving, improving plant reliability and working within a collaborative maintenance team.

You will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of our site by supporting maintenance activities, plant improvement initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

In this role you will:

  • Carry out mechanical maintenance, installation and repair activities across a range of manufacturing plant and equipment.
  • Complete preventative maintenance tasks and breakdown repairs to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
  • Follow scheduled maintenance work orders and effectively utilise maintenance management systems.
  • Assist with planning and scheduling maintenance activities to support site operational requirements.
  • Contribute to plant improvement projects, including equipment selection, installation and commissioning.
  • Investigate equipment reliability and performance issues, recommending practical improvement solutions.
  • Ensure all maintenance work is completed in accordance with statutory, engineering, quality and safety requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs, eliminating waste and improving maintenance effectiveness.
  • Provide technical support and knowledge sharing across maintenance and operational teams.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture through safe work practices and active participation in safety and environmental initiatives.

    • You will have:

  • Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or a related trade discipline.
  • Experience working within a heavy manufacturing, industrial, foundry or similar environment.
  • Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding capabilities.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering standards.
  • Experience using precision measuring equipment and maintaining high quality workmanship standards.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, maintenance practices and quality systems.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • A strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental responsibility.
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently when required.

    • Why join Bradken?

    Bradken is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and collaborative workplace where people are encouraged to challenge existing thinking and develop better solutions.

    We offer:

  • Full-time permanent role with long-term career opportunities.
  • Company-funded Income Protection Insurance.
  • Opportunity to transfer accrued sick/carer's leave to annual leave.
  • Ongoing training and development, including formal upskilling and qualification pathways.
  • Diverse and challenging work across a range of manufacturing plant and equipment.
  • Supportive team environment within a global organisation committed to safety, innovation and continuous improvement

    • If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking to join a team that values safety, quality and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what makes you the right fit for this opportunity.

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