Fitter Turner

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your trade expertise in a new role for Alstom. You'll play a critical role in operating and maintaining an underfloor wheel lathe, which supports the V/Line maintenance operation. This role will be based at our facility in Newport, however there may be a need to be at West Melbourne occasionally.

We’ll look to you for:

• Preparing vehicles for machining
• Operating the lathe to machining vehicles as per the required standard
• Conducting QA checks
• Performing maintenance on the lathe
• General workshop duties as required

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• A team player with an interest in learning/development
• Demonstrated experience operating a wheel lathe or similar machine
• Trade Qualification: Cert III Engineering – Mechanical Trade / Fitter Machinist
• Experience in Rolling Stock maintenance is preferred

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career
• Contribute to an iconic project, critical to transport in Victoria
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Receive generous parental leave – 18 weeks fully paid
• Have access to a free corporate gym membership
• Receive free salary continuity insurance

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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.