Gemco Rail, a subsidiary of Engenco Limited is the leading independent provider of rollingstock maintenance, products and services to the Australian and New Zealand rail markets.
Gemco Rail specialises in the manufacture, maintenance and overhaul of wagons, locomotives, passenger cars, rollingstock components and track maintenance equipment to support our customers to maintain their operations effectively and efficiently and maximise the life of their assets.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a driven and experienced full-time Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Dynon, Melbourne. In this role, you will you will perform maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and fault finding on locomotives, rollingstock, and associated components. Working to high safety and quality standards, you will be responsible for delivering reliable workmanship while meeting customer and operational requirements.
Key Responsibility:
To be successful in this position you will need to:
- Carry out scheduled and corrective mechanical maintenance on locomotives and locomotive components, including servicing and mechanical fault finding. Work may include bogies, couplers, bearings, bushes, pins, mechanical drives, pumps, compressors, cooling equipment and the mechanical elements of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, where aligned with the mechanical fitting trade and supported by task-specific competence and authorisation.
- Clean reusable parts.
- Use precision measuring equipment to check component dimensions against specifications.
- Check tooling calibration is current.
- Remove, replace, fit, align and install locomotive mechanical components, including bogies; check associated parts and complete required adjustments to approved instructions within authorised trade competence.
- Fit bushes, pins, bearings and other components using approved methods, including liquid-nitrogen freeze fitting where specified, trained and authorised.
- Dismantle, assess, repair, overhaul and reassemble locomotive mechanical assemblies to approved specifications; escalate work beyond repair limits or competence.
- Inspect locomotive mechanical systems and components to approved criteria, record defects and escalate findings outside authorised competence.
- Carry out minor component fabrication.
- Interpret technical drawings before fitting components.
- Set up tooling and fixtures for mechanical fitting work.
- Complete maintenance and inspection records promptly and accurately; sign only for work performed or verified within delegated authority and escalate outstanding work or defects.
- Support approved modifications and continuous improvement; complete required adjustments and functional checks, escalating out-of-specification results before acceptance.
- Provide field breakdown and off-site fitting support when assigned, within authorised trade competence and site safety requirements; refer out-of-scope defects to the supervisor or authorised specialist.
This role will report to the Depot Supervisor and collaborates closely with the Dynon Team
About You
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
The following qualifications or experience will help the candidate succeed in this role:
- Served a recognised apprenticeship.
- Nationally recognised relevant trade qualification.
- High Risk Licence (Forklift, Dogging, Rigging and Overhead Crane).
- Post-trade modules in pneumatics/hydraulics.
- Ability to weld – ARC, MIG and GAS.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
- Sound general engineering knowledge.
- Ability to work unsupervised and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
The role requires a recognised mechanical fitting trade qualification or recognised equivalent, the ability to interpret technical drawings, maintenance instructions and engineering specifications, and competence in precision measurement, component assessment, fitting and assembly. Locomotive-specific work requires relevant familiarisation, training and competency assessment before independent allocation. Welding, fabrication, pneumatic and hydraulic work, and operation of lifting or load-handling equipment are undertaken only within the employee’s demonstrated competence and applicable licence or authorisation requirements.y
We would love to hear from you if you think this position is a match for you. If you don't meet all the above listed criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to supporting growth and development, creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If this sounds like you, please apply to the role.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing, provide a valid police clearance and confirm their eligibility to work in Australia. Strictly no Agencies please.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our culture is built on integrity, commitment, collaboration and excellence, where every employee is valued and respected, empowering them to bring their best selves to work. We welcome applicants from all cultures, identities and experiences.