Mechanical Fitter

Raytheon Australia is seeking a motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Exmouth, Western Australia. The role involves performing maintenance routines, providing mechanical technical advice, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a Certificate III in Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Join us to work on critical defense infrastructure and advance your career.

Date Posted:

2026-02-09

Country:

Australia

Location:

AU-WA-EXMOUTH-HEH-CUST ~ HEH Murat Rd ~ NAVAL COMMS (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

• Located in Mawson Lakes, SA or Exmouth, gateway to the world-class Ningaloo Reef
• Flexibility to focus on career, family, and lifestyle
• Highly diverse electrical system

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia!

Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities.

To support our mission, Raytheon Australia is currently seeking a motivated Mechanical Fitter who is ready to join a diverse, talented and enthusiastic team of professionals in Exmouth, Western Australia.

As the Principal Contractor for the Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt (NCSHEH) located in Exmouth, Western Australia, Raytheon Australia provides services for the maintenance and operation of critical defence infrastructure including the Space Surveillance Telescope, Very Low Frequency (VLF) Communications Transmitter and C-Band Radar Tracking Radar.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing planned maintenance routines as scheduled by Maximo.
• Performing corrective maintenance tasks.
• Liaising with all to co-ordinate downtime preventative / corrective maintenance activities.
• Providing mechanical technical advice as required.
• Isolating and tagging out of mechanical equipment.
• Record keeping and data entry in Maximo.
• General housekeeping / cleaning duties associated with trade
• Adhering to safety requirements and develop JSAs for specific tasks.
• Providing on the job training of other staff and receive training when required
• Machining parts / fabricating components as required.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering or relevant Mechanical Trade with 4 years’ experience working in the trade.
• Previous large scale plant experience or similar / equivalent industrial environment.
• Good working knowledge of electric motors, gearboxes, pumps and compressors.
• Machining/ fabricating experience.

Non-Essential:

• Current Australian ‘C’ Class (ie. Car) Driver’s license.
• Overhead Crane (CB),
• Dogman (DG),
• Forklift (LF),
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) and/or Crane (CN) Certification.
• HR, HC, MC Driver’s License.

We offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.

If you are looking to contribute to the mission that matters, click apply now or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au

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• Date Posted:2026-02-09Country:Australia Location:AU-WA-EXMOUTH-HEH-CUST ~ HEH Murat Rd ~ NAVAL COMMS (External Site)Position Role Type:Onsite Located in Mawson Lakes, SA or Exmouth, gateway to the world Responsibilities
• The candidate will be responsible for performing planned maintenance routines as scheduled by Maximo.
• The candidate will perform corrective maintenance tasks as needed.
• The candidate will liaise with all teams to coordinate downtime for preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• The candidate will provide mechanical technical advice as required.
• The candidate will isolate and tag out mechanical equipment as necessary.
• The candidate will maintain record keeping and data entry in Maximo.
• The candidate will perform general housekeeping and cleaning duties associated with the trade.
• The candidate will adhere to safety requirements and develop Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for specific tasks.
• The candidate will provide on-the-job training to other staff and receive training when required.
• The candidate will machine parts and fabricate components as required. Skills
• Mechanical Fitting
• Machining
• Fabrication
• Electric Motors
• Gearboxes
• Pumps
• Compressors
• Preventative Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• Safety Compliance
• Record Keeping
• Team Coordination Education
• A Certificate III in Engineering or relevant Mechanical Trade is required.