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Mechanical fitter 1 - afternoon shift 1 1

Ballarat
Alstom
Fitter
Posted: 11 February
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Req ID: 508417

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Everyone knows the sequel is always better….so that's why Alstom is even more excited to deliver X'Trapolis 2.0

We are in ramp up stage which means multiple opportunities to join others as you and the team embark on pivotal journey for our local community and state. We are excited about the opportunity to create more job opportunities within our local Ballarat community and are seeking interest from individuals who hold either a Certificate III in Engineering or a relevant mechanical trade qualification.

Reporting to one of our Production Supervisors, this role would see you perform all Mechanical installations to complete the assembly of the train. Each day will bring something new and challenging, with an array of tasks to keep you engaged and plenty of opportunities to progress your career

Ready to reclaim your weekends and enjoy a better work-life balance? We're offering two flexible full-time shifts, each running Monday to Thursday – that's 36 hours over just 4 days

* Day Shift: Work Monday to Thursday from 7:00am to 4:30pm – enjoy long weekends and a great work-life balance.
* Afternoon Shift: Prefer evenings? Join us Monday to Thursday from 4:00pm to 1:00am – perfect for night owls or those with daytime commitments

Duties will include:

* Read, apply technical documentation supplied.
* Install and assemble railway vehicle components using standard work procedures, hand & power tools.
* Perform basic testing and support troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical systems and components installed in the railway car.
* Use and manipulate lifting and transporting devices such as overhead cranes to install, replace and align subassemblies and components.
* Perform self-Inspection of railway car components in order to identify defects and ensure quality.
* Remove and replace defective parts and components.
* Proficiently cross reference technical documents and highlight any discrepancies to the supervisor.
* Work closely with support functions to identify and propose suggestions for continuous improvement.
* Organize work instruction documents, tools and railway car parts daily.

Qualifications & Experience:

* Mechanical Trade Certification or certificate III in Engineering or similar.
* Experience within the manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
* Ability to be able to interpret technical diagrams & drawings.
* High risk tickets or licences (EWP, working at heights etc) would be advantageous (but not mandatory).

We Offer:

* 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers & 2 weeks for secondary carers.
* 4-day week (36 hours per week)Day roster for better work-life balance.
* Up to 2 extra days of leave (bridging leave) when Anzac Day and Australia Day fall onto a Tuesday or Thursday.
* Free rail pass for travel in Victoria.
* Free gym membership.
* Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
* Discounts on Car Rental, Car Sharing and IT products.
* Payroll reduction for Income Protection Insurance / Salary continuance insurance.
* Annual leave loading of 17.5%

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you

Important to note
As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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