Fitter & Turner

$42-$47 per hour + Super | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Rowville

Australian Trade Qualified Fitter & Turners only need apply.

We're partnering with a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business in Melbourne's south-east to recruit an experienced Fitter & Turner for a long-term opportunity. This role offers an immediate start, competitive hourly rates, consistent weekday hours, and a genuine pathway to permanent employment for the right person.

This is not a production-line role. You'll be joining a skilled workshop team where quality workmanship, safety, and teamwork are highly valued. The business is investing heavily in its operations and equipment, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long-term stability and career security.

What's on Offer?

$42 to $47 per hour + Super

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm

Occasional overtime available

Rowville location

Supportive and highly experienced team

Strong safety-first culture

Ongoing investment in new machinery and workshop improvements

Long-term career opportunity with succession planning in place

The Role

Working within a busy manufacturing workshop, you'll be responsible for a combination of manual machining, CNC machining, fitting and assembly duties.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operating manual centre lathes and milling machines

Manual screw cutting and precision machining to close tolerances

CNC machine setup, operation and basic programming

Manufacturing and assembly of industrial cylinders and components

Material preparation and steel cutting

Quality inspections and testing of finished products

Workshop maintenance and machine upkeep

Following Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies

Maintaining a safe and organised work environment

The workshop operates across multiple functions, meaning you'll have the opportunity to work across machining, assembly and production activities rather than being confined to one area.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

Australian-recognised Fitter & Turner trade qualification

Strong experience operating manual centre lathes

Proven manual screw-cutting experience

Experience machining to close tolerances

CNC machining experience

Exposure to CNC programming and machine setup

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Strong commitment to workplace safety

Excellent reliability and attendance record

Highly Regarded

Whilst not essential, the following will be viewed favourably:

Forklift Licence (LF)

Overhead Crane Licence

Working at Heights certification

Experience within a Lean Manufacturing or 5S environment

Experience within engineering, manufacturing or industrial workshops

Who Will Succeed?

The technical skills are important, but the successful candidate will also be:

A genuine team player

Willing to learn and adapt

Safety-focused

Hands-on and proactive

Comfortable working within an experienced trades team

Looking for a long-term opportunity rather than a short-term contract

If you're an Australian Trade Qualified Fitter & Turner with strong manual machining experience and CNC exposure, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential chat, please reach to Sergei on 0447 612 518 or email Sergei@people2people.com.au

At people2people, Edge Recruitment and Frog Recruitment, we welcome everyone and encourage people to be their authentic selves. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruitment consultant so we can support your needs.