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Job Info Location: KINGSTON, TAS Salary: Above Award Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position Job DescriptionFULL TIME 38 HOURS PER WEEK MINIMUM 4 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE SALARY PLUS SUPER 2 YEARS MINIMUM INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED $78K PA - $88K PA plus super, plus overtime SAUNDERS & WARD PTY. LTD. (ABN 67 009 487 218) is looking for a Fitter and Turner to support their workshop operations in Kingston, Tasmania. Saunders & Ward is a Tasmanian family-owned business with over 100 years experience in general engineering. They offer the option of a 4-day work week so you can enjoy a long weekend every week, and become part of a friendly, safety-focused culture. Also on offer is: -Interesting and varied work, from basic components to machining unique and quality critical assets -Stable employment with a well-established family-owned company -Great working conditions in modern, well-organised, and clean workshops To be considered for the role you need to have a relevant industry qualification or at least 3 years'' experience in a similar position. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: -Studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings -Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment -Checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments -Setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines -Forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal -Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines -Preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric -Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment -May erect machines and equipment on-site -Qualifications as a mechanical tradesperson (or equivalent experience) -Experience working with small to large scale jobs in an industrial jobbing environment -Strong knowledge in conventional machining -Flexible and cooperative team attitude -Strong knowledge in conventional machining -Previous training experience with apprentices If you have a passion for innovation and quality please apply now!