Fitter

Birdon is seeking experienced Mechanical Marine Fitters to join our team in Port Macquarie. This is an opportunity to apply your trade skills in a practical marine environment, working across vessel construction, sustainment, repair, upgrade and commissioning activities. Permanent and casual positions available.

Highlights

• 4 day work week - Monday to Thursday with overtime available Friday to Sunday
• Work on commercial, government, and defence vessels.
• Hands-on marine fitting role with variety across repairs, refits, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Supportive shipyard team focused on safety, quality and getting the job done well.
• Beautiful regional location by the beach. One of the best tourist locations in NSW!
• Central location between Sydney and Brisbane

Why Join Birdon?

You will be part of a busy and capable shipyard team delivering real outcomes on vessels that support commercial, government and defence operations. The work is varied, hands-on and suited to fitters who enjoy practical problem solving, quality workmanship and being part of a team that takes pride in what it delivers.

You will have the opportunity to work across multiple marine systems, develop broader shipyard experience, and contribute to projects from fit-up and repair through to testing, commissioning and handover.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Marine Fitter, you will install, maintain, repair, overhaul, test and commission mechanical systems and equipment across vessels and shipyard work fronts. You will work closely with supervisors, leading hands, production teams, engineering, quality and project personnel to complete work safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, testing and commissioning marine mechanical equipment and systems.
• Working on propulsion systems, shaft lines, rudders, steering systems, pumps, valves, hydraulics, pipework, cooling, bilge, fuel and associated marine machinery.
• Supporting vessel refits, dry-docking activities, repairs, upgrades, commissioning and handover works.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, work packs and inspection documentation.
• Carrying out mechanical fit-up, alignment, adjustment, testing, fault finding and defect rectification.
• Following safety procedures, site requirements, permits, SWMS/JSEA requirements and relevant standards.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

Essential

• Trade qualification such as Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Fitter Machinist, Marine Mechanical Trade or equivalent.
• Experience in fitting, mechanical maintenance, heavy industry, manufacturing, shipbuilding, vessel sustainment or marine engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical specifications and work instructions.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment, alignment tooling, hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
• White Card.
• Strong safety mindset, attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

Desirable

• Marine, defence, ship repair, vessel refit, dry-docking or commissioning experience.
• Experience with shaftlines, rudders, steering systems, hydraulics, piping, pumps, valves, propulsion systems or marine auxiliary systems.
• Previous experience working in a shipyard, workshop or heavy fabrication environment.
• Experience supporting apprentices, trade assistants or less experienced team members.

Apply Now

If you are a trade-qualified fitter looking for practical, varied marine work in a strong shipyard team, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application with an up-to-date resume outlining your relevant trade, mechanical, marine, heavy industry or maintenance experience. Birdon is an equal opportunity employer, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Birdon, visit Birdon Group.