ARE YOU LOOKING TO BECOME PART OF A COMPANY THAT YOU CAN GROW & DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS WITH?

Skookum provides engineered solutions and ongoing support and services to the Timber industry in Australia.

We are seeking a great individual who is motivated and reliable individual, preferably with a strong mechanical background and a decent sense of humor for the position of fulltime Mechanical Fitter / Fitter Welder for Site and Workshop work.

This vacancy comes with an attractive wage working our 4 day week roster (3 day weekends every weekend!) and will be based from our Mount Gambier workshop, however will include site work around South Australia in the timber and materials handling industry.

We have a Great Team with a Diverse and Exciting Workload and we want you to join us!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Problem Solving

Inspecting and reporting

Fitting of new equipment

Understanding of preventative maintenance

Process improvement engineering

Plant Upgrades

Service and maintenance of equipment

Fitting and Assembly of Finished Equipment

Installation and Commissioning

Equipment Testing and Refining

Equipment Alignment

Machinery diagnostics

Preference will be given to applicants with a trade qualification in fitting and/or fabrication.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicants will possess the following attributes:

Fitting Experience

Mechanically Competent

Mechanically curious and inquisitive

Welding experience

Ability to work unsupervised as well as being a good team player

Produce work of high quality with good attention to detail

Good communication Skills

Honest, reliable and be capable of presenting a good company image

Self-motivated and have a can-do attitude

Physically capable

Able to work across multiple sites and variety of industries

Excellent attitude towards Health and Safety

A full AU driver license

38 hours / week, but with Flexibility in relation to working overtime

4 day work week roster with 3 day weekends

Also open to part time hours for skilled trades person wanting flexibility

Skookum is a great place to work, with the best people in their field which are rewarded for the job they do.

Great team of mechanically minded fitters and boilermakers, design and project engineers, project managers and after sale support.

If you have the skills for this role together with an excellent work ethic, a proven history of reliability and punctuality then please submit a cover letter together with your CV

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Applicants for this position should have AU residency or a valid AU work visa.