Kempe Engineering, a leader in fabrication, machining, hydraulics, and site services is seeking suitable trades to join our Workshop and Site Services team in George Town. These are full-time positions supporting site-based and workshop projects across Tasmania's industrial and resources sectors.
About the Role
You will work as part of a skilled services team, undertaking mechanical and fabrication work either on client sites or in the workshop. Projects range from small-scale maintenance tasks to major shutdowns, installation upgrades and fabrication.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out structural steel and mechanical fabrication, welding and modifications.
* Perform shutdown works, including repair and replacement of plant and equipment.
* Ensure compliance with welding procedures, QA checks and site safety standards.
* Perform mechanical fitting, assembly and installation of machinery and plant equipment.
* Undertake preventative and breakdown maintenance on site.
* Participate in site visits, toolbox talks and safety inductions
* Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship
* Work collaboratively with Kempe supervisors, clients and subcontractors.
Skills & Experience
* Relevant Trade qualifications.
* Proven experience in heavy industry, shutdowns, site services and Fabrication.
* Ability to interpret drawings, scopes and specifications.
* Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
* Current drivers licence; additional tickets (EWP, forklift, confined space, working at heights) highly regarded.
* Flexibility to travel for site-based projects across Tasmania.
What We Offer
* 4 Day working week
* Relocation Assistance available.
* Full-time employment with overtime and allowances.
* Opportunities to work on diverse industrial projects across the state.
* Competitive wages and conditions.
* Strong focus on safety and career development.
* Join a supportive, experienced team environment.