Mechanical Fitter

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Introduction:

Join Metso at Karratha’s newest and best equipped repair facility.  We are seeking experienced fixed plant Mechanical Fitters to join our Service team in the newly built Metso Karratha Service Centre.

These positions are on an 8/6 roster and can either be residential in Karratha (preferred) or FIFO from Perth.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out major mechanical overhauls, refurbishments & repairs to equipment in line with Metso maintenance procedures & specifications.
• Undertake strip, assess & rebuild of Metso fixed plant equipment including, but not limited to, crushers, crusher components, screens and screen parts, gearboxes, conveyor pulleys and drives, hydraulic units, slurry pumps
• Work with, comply & proactively contribute to Metso's Safe Systems of work and policies & procedures.
• Interpret detailed drawings relating to complex Metso equipment, recording & measuring components utilising precision measuring tools.
• Carry out precision fitting within fine precision tolerances relating to bearings, bushes and sleeves and other parts.
• Assist in the scoping of detailed and precision repairs requirements.
• Develop & implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in the investigation of customer queries regarding quality, tolerances, specifications and delivered condition of products.
• Complete detailed inspection reports on equipment for refurbish.
• Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components in the Repairs facility.
• Perform equipment inspections and audits and provide concise reports detailing refurbishment required.
• Mark out/off material according to engineering drawings..
• Assist in the provision of on-the-job training when required.

Who you are:

• A mechanical fitting trade qualification coupled with a minimum of 5 years related workshop experience, preferably with an OEM.
• Advanced mechanical skills and experience operating within a workshop environment, repairs and full refurbishment workshop.
• Extensive experience with the rebuild of crushers, screens and hydraulic components (preferred).
• Able to take and record accurate measurements using precision measuring instruments.
• Quality presentation of completed jobs always demonstrating attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Works well in team environment.
• Dogging and Forklift tickets with relevant experience.
• Current driver’s license

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial