Fitter Machinist

Are you sick of the hussle and bussle and stress of city living, high mortgages & rents? Have you thought about a tree change to a more laid back lifestyle for your family? Perhaps this advert may trigger you to contemplate relocating to the beautiful Blue Mountains.

Lithgow is located at the western edge of the Blue Mountains, in the beautiful Seven Valleys. A combination of industrial and rural, it is situated close to Sydney, whilst still offering a unique country lifestyle.

Lithgow Railway Workshop is a local privately-owned business that services and maintains diesel locomotives and wagons. Employing 45 staff, we currently have a vacant position for a qualified Fitter Machinist. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a small team, within a growing organisation.

This position reports directly to the Workshop Manager, and will be called upon to perform all facets of locomotive preventative maintenance & repairs. This typically includes the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs on 900 to 4,400 horsepower diesel locomotives.

A current drivers licence is essential. Previous rail experience is desirable, but not essential. A Forklift Licence would also be desirable but not essential. The work is in Australia and you should be located within easy reach of Lithgow Blue Mountains New South Wales Australia.

Regular overtime is available and some country travel is also available attending to locomotive repairs around NSW. Wages are negotiable and we would be willing to discuss a higher rate for an exceptional candidate.

A proven ability to work as part of a team, demonstrated value for safety, strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to problem solve are highly desirable.