Fitter Machinist

Hydro Tasmania is seeking a qualified Fitter Machinist for a permanent full-time position in Cambridge, TAS. The role involves performing machining and fitting operations to support major refurbishments of hydropower infrastructure. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in a workshop environment, with skills in heavy machining. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for workplace flexibility.
Job no: 497579
Work type: Permanent Full time
Location: Cambridge
Categories: Engineering & Technical

Perform specialist machining operations and fitting at our in-house workshop to support our Major Refurbishments.
• Work in one of the largest workshops in Tasmania, home to amazing Hydropower kit.
• Fun team who takes pride in operating & maintaining the workshop.
• Generous salary and benefits package and offering overtime when available!

Salary ranges from $86,529 plus overtime and super.

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We’re fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us, as we look ahead to a suite of major refurbishments of our power stations the state in line with our Major Works program of work.

We support applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit-based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. For more information about Hydro Tasmania please visit our website www.hydro.com.au/careers

Who are you?

You are a qualified Fitter Machinist with at least two years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a workshop environment. Skilled in heavy machining, you excel in lathe and milling work, consistently delivering high-quality results. You have a passion for refurbishing and restoring large power station components, coupled with a strong mechanical intuition. Your curiosity about how power stations operate drives your understanding of their critical role in Tasmania’s renewable energy future.

About the role:

To put it simply… you'll be working on components of Hydro machines to support the delivery of our Major Works refurbishment program, replacing hydropower assets that have been in operation for over over 100 years!

As a Fitter Machinist, you will be…

✓ Carrying out fitting and machining tasks on hydro equipment and assets.

✓ Working on a variety of components, including turbine parts, gates, and large valves.

✓ Collaborating with engineers, contractors, and other specialists.

✓ Gaining hands-on experience with the unique machinery in the Cambridge workshop.

✓ Mentoring and supporting Trainees and Apprentices.

More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD- AI- Fitter Machinist - HT3.pdf

Haven’t convinced you yet?

This role is based in one of the largest machining workshops in Tasmania and will provide the opportunity to work with equipment you won’t find anywhere else. We value flexibility and understand this means different things to different people, and we are open to discussions on what this looks like for you. We offer a range of employee perks and offer something for everyone, this ranges from generous parental leave to electricity discounts. Not to mention our workshop offers free onsite parking.

As an endorsed employer for women, we have benefits and policies on our Work180 page – check it out here: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania

Let’s get applying!

Attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to this role. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

Advertised: 12 Feb 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: