First listed on: 26 September 2018

Mechanical Fitter 

  • Join CSIRO - Australia's Premier Science and Technology Research Organisation
  • NV1 Security Clearance Required
  • Geelong Location

The Position

You as the successful candidate will play a key role in conducting mechanical maintenance and repair activities to achieve a responsive, reliable and cost effective service. The role will also manage individual tasks in terms of client liaison, material procurement and labour management. This role will involve out-of-hours and call-out responsibilities covering the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) region and require the physical ability to be able to access all areas in the site.

Your duties/responsibilities will include:

  • Undertaking work on fired and unfired pressure vessels, heat exchangers, HVAC systems, sewage treatment systems, compressed air systems and systems typically found in large commercial buildings.
  • Providing miscellaneous site support activities such as the moving and installation of equipment.
  • Ensuring all work activities are captured and recorded in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), all necessary data is entered and that all material and labour effort expended on tasks are recorded.
  • Participating in the after-hours “on call” roster to provide a 24/7 emergency response for the site.

Location:      Geelong, VIC
Salary:          AU$62K - AU$79K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:         Indefinite
Reference:    58602

To be successful you will need:

  • A qualification in Machine/Tool Making with relevant industrial experience.  Alternatively, qualifications and experience in a related engineering field will be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience in the repair and maintenance of large pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, HVAC systems, large commercial building engineering systems and reticulated pipe work.
  • A demonstrated commitment to OHS&E, safe working practices, including the use of Lock out - Tag out, Take 5’s, JSEA’s and permit systems.
  • Capacity to exercise sound judgment and flexibility in decision-making and to prioritise work against competing demands.
  • An NV1 security clearance.

For details about who to contact and for more information please view the Position Description

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

At CSIRO you can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate to achieve more than we could individually in a supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment. 

Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close

11:59 AEDT 08 October 2018




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