Fitter

Fitter role available to join our SQS teams, to be assigned in either NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, or WA

Southern Steel Group and its subsidiaries specialise in providing the finest steel products, sheet & coil, and expert steel processing and distribution. Our company network is extensive, represented in every Australian state.

Southern Queensland Steel is part of the Southern Steel Group, the largest privately-owned steel company in Australia. With more than 1400 employees nationwide, the foundations of this company are built on strong values and a sense of family belonging.

We service our customers through multiple SQS businesses and division affiliates in various States in Australia. In NSW: Steelpipes, Piling Solutions Australia, Rigby Jones, Rollco, Metal Shop Technics, Southern Sheet & Coil, Coil Processors. In QLD: RPG Australia. In Victoria: Surdex Steel, Smithweld Bending, KOMO Metform Engineering, Alliance Laser, Surdex Sheet & Coil, Eliott Engineering, Australian Rollforming Manufacturers. In SA: Brice Metals, Ferrocut. In WA: WA Cutting Services, Boyd Metal Industries

Your main objective is to Operate Machinery and handle product as per customer requirements. To succeed in this position, you will need to have industry related experience within similar positions, a strong work ethic and strong safety focus.

The ability to carry out work with minimal supervision, a keen and enthusiastic approach to your work and willingness to work over time will help you ensure success in this role.

DUTIES include but are not be limited:

To operate equipment, i.e., Brake Press, Plasma, Roller etc. according to specified procedures to ensure optimal efficiency of production, maintenance of equipment and adherence to safety regulations as per requirements of customer.

Read basic drawings.

Load and unload materials safely onto cutting table, plate racks and trucks as required.

Record and document daily material usage as per procedure.

Carry out daily general maintenance on equipment and record daily inspection report.

Monitor the use of consumables and report to Leading Hand/Workshop Manager for replenishment.

Operate travelling jib cranes and overhead cranes.

To maintain warehouse in good working order to maximize efficiency, with emphasis on good housekeeping.

Follow instructions of Warehouse Supervisor.

To conduct all duties in accordance with procedures as specified in quality system to ensure quality maintenance.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Knowledge of steel

Knowledge of mechanical handling equipment

Crane drivers’ certificate

Knowledge of machine operation

Read engineering/fabricating drawings

All employees are subject to legal obligations regarding their own and their fellow workers Work Health & Safety (WH&S). They are to fully co-operate with the company WH&S Policy and Program, to ensure safety in the workplace is maintained. All employees shall undertake hazard identification as part of their normal duties, and report any unsafe conditions or work practices. All employees are responsible for their own safety as well as those around them.

The successful applicant will be joining a secure, reputable organisation who offers their employees opportunities for career progression.

If you have the skills & experience we need and have a positive attitude, please apply now.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We promote a safe work culture; therefore, we have a process of reference checking and pre-employment medicals which includes a drug and alcohol screen for the successful applicant.

Salary: Between $79,499 and $82,000 per annum + Super