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Purpose of Role
We are seeking a qualified Mechanical Fitter with rebuild/overhaul experience across multiple styles of pumps and valves.
You will be responsible for stripping down pumps from drawings and manuals, carrying out measuring and reassembly tasks, including balancing, calculating tolerances, pressure testing and completing final inspection reports.
The work will involve both workshop based and field service work in Wingfield and Whyalla, working also on Weir customers sites for shutdowns and maintenance as scheduled.
Working Hours and Travel
Work hours in workshop Mon-Fri 6:54am – 3:00pm (7.6hr days)
Shutdown & Site work is approx.
3-5 days per month
Allowances are paid for travel and site work
Key Responsibilities
Completing repairs on critical equipment, including strip and assembly, assessment and reporting and machine maintenance.
Carry out all tasks in accordance with the Service Centre Quality Manual.
Document wear, corrosion and faults with photos to complete condition assessments.
Make recommendations for improvements to current products, services and procedures.
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications
Cert III – Mechanical Engineering/Fitting & Turning
Experience working as a Mechanical Fitter in a workshop or onsite
Experience working on pumps and valves
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
High Risk Forklift ticket – preferred
Overhead crane & doggers ticket – highly desirable
Manual drivers licence required
Application Closing
Applications will close 21 November ****
Why Choose Weir
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future:At Weir, the growing world depends on us.
It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive.
And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives.
It's a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way:Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir.
This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel.
Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take.
Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of our lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong:Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.
We continually focus on people and their wellbeing.
We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Founded in ****, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable.
Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost.
With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future.
We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
EEO Statement
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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