Mechanical Fitter

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.

It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Benefits

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Allowances + Rostered Day off + 3 % super match

• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS

• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).

• Modernised Paid Parental Leave.

• Veterans Leave.

• Novated Lease options.

• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work.

Your Role: Mechanical Fitter

A great opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Above Water Systems (AWS) team based in Garden Island. In this role, you will perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities on critical assets including the Main Services Building and CCD systems, dock operations and reticulated service operations and monitoring activities in order to meet the demands of the users of the GIDP (including users of buildings and facilities, Dock operations and berthed Vessels).

Your Experience:

• Carry out assigned planned maintenance and repair activities for the reticulated services, cope points and Pumphouse equipment

• Operate and maintain emergency diesel generators, valves and pumps

• Undertake training to learn the operations of the Pumphouse and under the direction of the Dock Master, perform pumphouse operations during dockings and undocking

• Operate reticulated services

• Connection and maintenance of water bubblers and emergency wash stations

Your Skills:

• Trade qualified Fitter and Machinist

• Heavy engineering experience and machining skills

• Driver’s Licence Class C

• Forklift & EWP licence or ability to acquire

• Strong experience in Pump maintenance/repair

• Experience in brazing & use of oxy-acetylene equipment

• Experience with operation and maintenance of large diesel engines

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process.

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.