Mechanical Fitter

The Opportunity

Looking for quality workshop work without the FIFO lifestyle?

Stantil Engineering is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to join our Bunbury workshop team, Assembling specialised OEM equipment for the mining and mineral processing industries.

This role offers $45–$50 per hour + Overtime + Super, interesting and varied Fitting work, short Fridays and the ability to be home each night. Overtime is generally available, typically around 10 hours per week.

About Stantil Engineering

Stantil Engineering is a Bunbury-based engineering and manufacturing business with a strong history in supplying specialised thermal and materials handling equipment to the mining and mineral processing industries.

We manufacture high-quality OEM equipment used in demanding industrial applications, with work covering fabrication, mechanical assembly, testing and project delivery.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for skilled tradespeople who take pride in their workmanship and want to be part of a practical, hands-on manufacturing business.

What We Offer

• $45–$50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Overtime generally available, typically around 10 hours per week.
• Superannuation paid in addition.
• Bunbury-based workshop role — home each night.
• 2pm Friday finish.
• Interesting and varied OEM equipment assembly and fitting.
• Stable, full-time employment in a growing company.
• Practical team environment with a focus on safety and quality.
• The satisfaction of building equipment used in real mining and mineral processing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting and assembly of specialised equipment and components.
• Assembly of both small and large mechanical equipment.
• Fitting and alignment of drives, shafts, bearings, couplings, guards and related components.
• General workshop fitting, repair and overhaul work.
• Assisting with insulation, refractory and valve overhaul tasks where required.
• Reading and working from drawings, job instructions and workshop requirements.
• Supporting equipment testing, inspection and final preparation.
• Working with supervisors, boilermakers and workshop personnel to meet project requirements.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised work area.
• Producing quality work to required standards and deadlines.

About You

You will be an experienced Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in producing quality work.

You will be reliable, safety focused and able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will have a strong work ethic, good attention to detail and a practical approach to solving workshop problems.

This role will suit someone who enjoys varied Mechanical work and wants a stable local position with interesting projects, good earning potential and a better lifestyle balance than FIFO.

Required Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Mechanical fitting trade qualification or strong relevant industry experience.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, fitting, repair or overhaul work.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and work instructions.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience fitting drives, bearings, couplings, shafts, guards and mechanical components.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently to required deadlines.
• Current C Class driver’s licence.
• Reliability, good communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Highly Regarded

The following will be well regarded:

• Forklift licence.
• Dogging, rigging or crane experience.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to step into a local Bunbury workshop role that offers good pay, generally available overtime, short Fridays and the ability to be home every night.

You will be part of a team building specialised equipment for the mining and mineral processing industries, where your trade skills and workmanship directly contribute to the quality of the finished product.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your Mechanical Fitting experience.