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Mechanical Fitter (Leading Hand role) - Dewatering Pump Assembly Pinjarra Workshop5:2 Roster | Permanent Full-time RoleCompetitive Hourly Rate | $55.00+ based on Experience Join a Brand-New Facility Be Part of the Build About us ABBA Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned, ISO-accredited engineering and manufacturing company, delivering innovative end-to-end solutions across the mining, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. With a strong presence in Kalgoorlie, Pinjarra, Perth, and the Gold Coast, we are driving national growth through strategic investment in our people, cutting-edge technology, and state-of-the-art facilities. Our new Pinjarra technology-enabled manufacturing facility marks an exciting milestone, expanding our capabilities and opening the door to long-term, rewarding career opportunities for talented professionals. Our Pinjarra Workshop is built around automated welding systems, CNC laser cutting, and a production line designed to scale. If youre interested in being a part of a manufacturing facility building world-class dewatering equipment with world-class automation technology, we warmly invite you to join us and be part of our growth journey. About the role ABBA Engineering is seekinga Mechanical Fitter- Leading Handto join our Pinjarra Workshop team. This is ahands-on, senior-level workshop rolefor experienced Mechanical Fitters who take pride in producinghigh-quality mechanical work, having a hands-on leadership approach, and contributing toprocess developmentin a structured, safety-driven environment. You will work closely with ourProduction Supervisor, Mechanical Fitters and Mechanical Assemblersto deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to specification. This isnot an entry-level role the successful candidates will be instrumental inbuilding the processes and workflowsthat our Mechanical Fitters will follow and growing into workshop technical leaders. What You Will Be Doing On a typical day, you will be: Lead and carry out mechanical rebuilds and assemblies (pumps/rotating equipment) Perform handson stripping, assessing, rebuilding, fitup and testing work Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for mechanical assembly and rebuild activities Conduct and oversee quality assurance (QA) checks on all mechanical builds and assemblies Support troubleshooting, fault finding, and rectification during assembly and testing phases Support mechanical testing and commissioning activities, ensuring equipment meets performance requirements You will also: Mentor and train junior fitters on mechanical rebuild processes Work closely with the mechanical and fabrication teams to keep workflow moving We are looking for someone who ishands-on, independent, and solutions-focused, with the ability to work in a developing environment and help build scalable workshop processes. What We Are Looking For Mandatory Requirements: Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter & Turner, or Diesel Mechanic Current C Class Drivers Licence High Risk Licences Forklift Desirable: LR/MR Licence Overhead Gantry Ticket Post-trade certifications or additional technical training Experience Minimum 5 years workshop experience as a Mechanical Fitter or Diesel Mechanic Previous Leading Hand/Senior Fitter experience Experience with 12/24V fit outs and wiring harness assembly Experience in mechanical fitting, rebuilds, and assembly, ideally within pumps, rotating equipment, or similar heavy industry Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs Sound knowledge of fits, tolerances, alignment and QA requirements You Will Be Successful IfYou: Take pride in accurate mechanical rebuilds Work well independently and within a team Understand production deadlines and workshop workflow Have a strong safety-first mindset Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail Adaptable to change and open to learning new processes Why Join Us? Stable 5:2 residential roster Key role in establishing a new facility Handson leadership position Additional benefits scheme Permanent full-time role Supportive team environment