Mechanical Fitter
Core
Perform examinations and maintenance of rail rolling stock to ensure safe operations and compliance with Rail Safety and OH&S regulations.
Role type
Mechanical Fitter (Rail Rolling Stock Maintenance)
Builds
Maintenance and repair of wagons, locomotives, passenger cars, and rolling stock components
Domain
Rail transport / Heavy engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trade Qualification, Railway Examiners Certificate, hydraulic/pneumatic systems knowledge, occupational health and safety regulations knowledge, general engineering knowledge, railway track access/rail awareness certificate
Preferred skills
Experience in rolling stock/railway equipment, ability to work flexible hours including overtime and shifts
Technologies
ECP SCAT Testing equipment, radio network
Responsibilities
Perform full mechanical inspections of rolling stock, complete wagon wheel changes, conduct ECP SCAT Testing and fault finding, ensure documentation and certification completion, interface with transport companies and shunting contractors, communicate inspection results to operations personnel, secure workshop and equipment, assist in repairs and services to rolling stock
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC
