Full-Time

Fitter

Equipment Engineering, TIG Welding

Posted on 10/31/2025

Daniels Health

Daniels Health

501-1,000 employees

Medical waste management and disposal services

No salary listed

Melbourne VIC, Australia

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (3)
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Required Skills
Assembly
Requirements
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • A self-starter with a solid work ethic and a great sense of humour
  • Able to follow procedures and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Someone who thrives both independently and in a team setting
  • Australian work rights or valid work visa required
  • Ability to lift heavy materials and work in a manufacturing environment with standing for extended periods
  • Both: Previous experience in a Fitting role (minimum 3+ years preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Manufacturing and assembly of our automated sharps processing systems
  • Fabricate components for machine servicing and spare parts
  • Perform TIG welding on light and heavy gauge stainless steel
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings to bring designs to life
  • Construct final systems from sub-assemblies with precision and care
  • Uphold high standards of quality and safety
  • Collaborate with a team that values innovation, learning, and excellence
Desired Qualifications
  • TIG welding certification preferred, or willingness to undertake certification training
  • Trade qualification in Engineering Mechanical, Fitter, or equivalent (Certificate III level preferred but not essential)
  • 3+ years preferred experience in a Fitting role

Daniels Health provides medical waste management services to healthcare facilities, handling sharps disposal and biohazardous waste. It operates a national service network and offers reusable waste containers, along with collection, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. Its approach reduces needlestick injuries and improves infection control by using reusable containers and a comprehensive service model across the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide infrastructure and end-to-end waste management solutions rather than focusing solely on disposal, combining containers, logistics, and treatment to boost safety and efficiency. Its goal is to help healthcare clients safely, compliantly, and efficiently manage medical waste while advancing infection control and sustainability.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Clinically designed systems optimize costs, labor, and compliance via process re-engineering.
  • MediWaste partnership expands eco-friendly solutions to UK healthcare facilities.
  • Ninth Circuit injunction blocks California MWMA enforcement outside state.

What critics are saying

  • Stericycle's 70% US share erodes Daniels' position via pricing and acquisitions.
  • EPA 2026 RCRA mandates single-use chemo containers, forcing non-compliant pivot.
  • Veolia undercuts Daniels in Australia, South Africa with lower fees.

What makes Daniels Health unique

  • Daniels Health provides reusable sharps containers minimizing needlestick injuries.
  • Second-largest US infrastructure with 36 treatment plants supports national service.
  • Hands-free, bagless containers reduce infection risks in healthcare settings.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Company News

MediWaste
Aug 23rd, 2024
Top 5 Medical Waste Recycling Companies for Sustainable Disposal

MediWaste collaborates with Daniels Health to provide their eco-friendly container solutions to UK healthcare facilities.

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