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Workshop Fitter

Darra, Australia

Job Type On-Site

Job Category Manufacturing/Production Brand Motion APAC
Job ID 104051 Status Full time
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Build, Machine and assemble, bring your technical skills to our workshop fitter position, and take your career to the next level.

  • Location: Darra QLD | MON – FRI | 8am – 4:30pm
  • Full time permanent position with possibility for OT
  • Learning and development opportunities to build your career


We are looking for an experienced Workshop Fitter Machinist to join our team in Darra QLD. This role is a for a mechanically minded person with good attention to detail. You will be self-motivated and adaptable as the job requires.
This is a full-time permanent opportunity for a person that is looking for career stability and a good work/life balance.
Duties and responsibilities:

  • Buildand reconditioning driveshafts for automotive, commercial, off highway and industrial applications.
  • Machineof driveline components.
  • Assemble,welding, and balancing of driveshafts.
  • Generalworkshop duties as required.

As a Workshop Fitter you will be reporting to the Branch Manager and working as part of a team located in Darra QLD.

What can we offer you?

  • Ongoing training on the job and webinar training provided.
  • Full day induction to help you settle into the business and position.
  • Recognition programsand incentive for your performance
  • Access to attractive retail discountand earn cashback.
  • 1 paid Volunteer Leave Day per calendar year
  • Parental leave top-up allowance
  • Employee Assistance Programwith access to mental health and well-being support initiatives including confidential counselling services


To be successful in this role you need:

  • Well-developed fitting and machiningskillsobtained in a workshop environment.
  • Have a sound mechanical aptitudeand knowledge.
  • Experience operating manual lathesand welding equipment is essential.
  • Demonstratea high degree of flexibility with job tasks.
  • The abilityto participate in ongoing training and be open to new ideas.
  • Proven safety and quality focus& Perform assigned duties in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Company's Health & Safety policies & procedures.
  • A willingnessto work as part of a team, and do whatever is required, to help achieve business targets.


Why us?We provide high quality hardware including, Driveshafts, hose & fittings, services and repairs, and consumables to engineering, mining, transport, defence, manufacturers, civil infrastructure, and the trades, serviced by our 70 plus strategically located Branches around Australia. 
https://www.motion.com.au/ With 1700 staff members in Australia, we focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people. So, if you are interested in joining our group don’t wait, apply now and let us help youempoweryour career in motion with us!

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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