Mechanical Projects Fitter / Boilermaker

Mechanical Projects Fitter / Boilermaker 

Are you creative and technically minded? 

IRIS Integration is a growing engineering and automation business with teams in QLD, VIC and TAS. 

We pride ourselves on providing turn-key project solutions and high level maintenance services to key major clients around Australia. 

IRIS has added a mechanical division to our VIC operations and we are looking for enthusiastic people to be a part of the team. 

We are currently looking for an Projects Fitter to join our Mechanical team. Working in our workshop and our customer's sites to fabricate, install and maintain a range of Mechanical processes including Industrial machinery, pipes and structural steel.  

Primary functions of this role: 

· Working closely with Engineers to aid design and Installation processes 

· Investigating mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic system problems in    both  workshop and site environments 

· Project base welding and Installations, including pipework and structural steel 

· Repair, replace and install field equipment 

· Breakdowns and fault finding 

· General workshop fabrication and organisation 

Benefits: 

· Work within a great team environment. 

· Permanent long term role. 

· Standard 38 hour week with the option of overtime. 

· Phone, laptop and work vehicle. 

Key skills and experience: 

· Cert III in Engineering – Mechanical Fitter/Boilermaker   

· Demonstrated experience in industrial fields of work. 

· Proven process plant experience e.g. motors, gear boxes, valves, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, silos, screening equipment, pipe work, dust extraction units. 

· Ability to identify, diagnose and repair breakdowns. 

· Ability to diagnose and carry out modifications to equipment. 

· Basic welding skills. Pipe experience highly regarded. 

· Ability to interpret engineering drawings. 

· General fabrication skills. 

· Basic computer skills. 

· Demonstrated safety knowledge and compliance in an industrial site environment with an excellent attitude towards health and safety. 

· High level of written and verbal communication. 

· Current manual driver's licence. 

Bonus skills: 

· Competency in Steel fabrication Including MIG and TIG welding of Carbon and stainless steel  

· Qualified in pressure pipe welding with pressure test experience 

· Aptitude for designing solutions and improvements. 

· Rigging qualifications are highly desirable. 

· Forklift, EWP, Working at heights and confined space tickets are preferred, but can provide training for the right person. 

Candidate - 

· Is a good person

· Has a strong work ethic. 

· Have a curiosity about “How can we do that better” 

· Is able to work independently and also in a team environment. 

· Takes pride and responsibility in their work. 

· Adaptable / Available for breakdown or emergent work. 

· Cares about their workplace and team mates. 

· Uses ingenuity and problem solving skills to overcome challenges. 

· Displays common sense and a sound general knowledge of process and mechanical systems.