We seek a fully-trained and experienced engineering workshop Fitter and Machinist, able to work without close supervision to overhaul equipment and make new components.

All our vessels are either in regular use or are under restoration. Almost all the work such as making parts, forming heavy hull plates, overhauling pumps, steam engines, electrical items, fabricating pipe work, is done in-house, at the Rozelle Workshops. The place is home to many highly skilled trades, and some surprises: a former magistrate welding riveting and shaping 10mm thick hull plates, an architect restoring cabinet work, a chemical engineer is Chief Engineer of a steam launch.

It is what can be called "A happy shed" where there are no cliques, no politics, and an atmosphere of mutual support. Ask a question and receive a cheerful answer. On your first day you will be warmly greeted and shown around to see what is going on. Your are invited to join the team in the outstandingly well-equipped machine shop overhauling all kinds of mechanical and hydraulic equipment and making new parts from scratch when required. You will need ability to safely operate lathes, milling machines and drilling machines and equipment normally found in a mechanical repair facility. Machine tools include • 18” Macson lathe • engine lathe • Bridgeport knee milling machines • Textron (Bridgeport look-a-like) mill with CNC control (Mach 4 system) • large knee type milling machine • large radial drills • pedestal drill Full range of hand and hand power tools. Welding equipment and tradesman welders are on site.

All ages welcome, male or female.

There is good access to the Rozelle Bay site, via Light Rail, frequent buses along Anzac Bridge and Victoria Road. Very limited car parking in our area across the road