- Our client is a global service provider to the mining and aggregate industries. Due to consistent projects forecasted, we are looking for a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join their workshop team based in Newcastle. If you're a qualified Mechanical Fitter looking to partner with a global leader in fixed plant overhauls, then we want to hear from you!What’s involved?Overhauls of fixed plant, including but not limited to pumps, screens and valvesStrip, assesOur client is a global service provider to the mining and aggregate industries. Due to consistent projects forecasted, we are looking for a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join their workshop team based in Newcastle. If you're a qualified Mechanical Fitter looking to partner with a global leader in fixed plant overhauls, then we want to hear from you!What’s involved?Overhauls of fixed plant, including but not limited to pumps, screens and valvesStrip, asses
- Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in high-quality workmanship? We are currently seeking a reliable, hands-on professional to join our team in Townsville.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments and enjoys the challenge of keeping critical machinery running at peak performance.What You’ll Be DoingIn this role, you won't just be turning spanners; you’ll be the backbone of our operational relAre you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in high-quality workmanship? We are currently seeking a reliable, hands-on professional to join our team in Townsville.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments and enjoys the challenge of keeping critical machinery running at peak performance.What You’ll Be DoingIn this role, you won't just be turning spanners; you’ll be the backbone of our operational rel
- Randstad Recruitment are currently looking for Mechanical Fitters for an ASAP StartLocation: HendersonPay rate: $73.94/hour + penalties + allowancesRole Type: roughly 6 monthsHours: 9 day fortnight (76 hours a fortnight - Monday to Friday, every other Friday off) + Occasional overtimeStart: ASAP - pending medicals and induction completionIf you are interested in applying, please see the requirements below Be an Australian Citizen (for security defence cleaRandstad Recruitment are currently looking for Mechanical Fitters for an ASAP StartLocation: HendersonPay rate: $73.94/hour + penalties + allowancesRole Type: roughly 6 monthsHours: 9 day fortnight (76 hours a fortnight - Monday to Friday, every other Friday off) + Occasional overtimeStart: ASAP - pending medicals and induction completionIf you are interested in applying, please see the requirements below Be an Australian Citizen (for security defence clea
- Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in high-quality workmanship? We are currently seeking a reliable, hands-on professional to join our team in Townsville.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments and enjoys the challenge of keeping critical machinery running at peak performance.What You’ll Be DoingIn this role, you won't just be turning spanners; you’ll be the backbone of our operational relAre you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in high-quality workmanship? We are currently seeking a reliable, hands-on professional to join our team in Townsville.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments and enjoys the challenge of keeping critical machinery running at peak performance.What You’ll Be DoingIn this role, you won't just be turning spanners; you’ll be the backbone of our operational rel
- Our client, a leading plasterboard brand, is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join their team at the Welshpool manufacturing facility, which has been in operation since 1971.Details:Location: WelshpoolPay rate: $65/hour (day shift) + penaltiesRole Type: Casual - opportunity for permanencyHours: This role will initially be on day shift, running from 6am to 2pm, once able to work autonomously, will move to afternoon shift - 2pm to 12amStart: ASAP - pending inOur client, a leading plasterboard brand, is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join their team at the Welshpool manufacturing facility, which has been in operation since 1971.Details:Location: WelshpoolPay rate: $65/hour (day shift) + penaltiesRole Type: Casual - opportunity for permanencyHours: This role will initially be on day shift, running from 6am to 2pm, once able to work autonomously, will move to afternoon shift - 2pm to 12amStart: ASAP - pending in
- Our client is a global service provider to the mining and aggregate industries. Due to consistent projects forecasted, we are looking for a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join their workshop team based in Newcastle. If you're a qualified Mechanical Fitter looking to partner with a global leader in fixed plant overhauls, then we want to hear from you!What’s involved?Overhauls of fixed plant, including but not limited to pumps, screens and valvesStrip, assesOur client is a global service provider to the mining and aggregate industries. Due to consistent projects forecasted, we are looking for a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join their workshop team based in Newcastle. If you're a qualified Mechanical Fitter looking to partner with a global leader in fixed plant overhauls, then we want to hear from you!What’s involved?Overhauls of fixed plant, including but not limited to pumps, screens and valvesStrip, asses
- Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in high-quality workmanship? We are currently seeking a reliable, hands-on professional to join our team in Townsville.This position is a good fit for someone who works well in active industrial settings and enjoys ensuring machinery operates efficientlyWhat You’ll Be DoingYour maintenance work will be highly appreciated, as it directly helps keep our equipment reliable day to day. Your day-to-dayAre you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in high-quality workmanship? We are currently seeking a reliable, hands-on professional to join our team in Townsville.This position is a good fit for someone who works well in active industrial settings and enjoys ensuring machinery operates efficientlyWhat You’ll Be DoingYour maintenance work will be highly appreciated, as it directly helps keep our equipment reliable day to day. Your day-to-day
- Join a leading force in maintenance based in Rouse Hill!Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with a passion for heavy industry? We are currently seeking a skilled Heavy Overhaul Technician to join a high-performing team dedicated to the safety and reliability of our city's rolling stock.Must be living in Australia with full working rights to apply for this role.In this pivotal role, you will perform critical heavy overhaul maintenance on rolling stoJoin a leading force in maintenance based in Rouse Hill!Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with a passion for heavy industry? We are currently seeking a skilled Heavy Overhaul Technician to join a high-performing team dedicated to the safety and reliability of our city's rolling stock.Must be living in Australia with full working rights to apply for this role.In this pivotal role, you will perform critical heavy overhaul maintenance on rolling sto
- About your new roleThis role will be based out of the Toowong Workshop in Western Brisbane, working under the Bus Operations Team. You can expect to be responsible for all general maintenance, construction and manufacturing of council transport fleet.Key tasks include:Machining parts using lathes, milling machines, grinders, and CNC machines.Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.Measuring and marking out components accurately.Assembling and fittingAbout your new roleThis role will be based out of the Toowong Workshop in Western Brisbane, working under the Bus Operations Team. You can expect to be responsible for all general maintenance, construction and manufacturing of council transport fleet.Key tasks include:Machining parts using lathes, milling machines, grinders, and CNC machines.Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.Measuring and marking out components accurately.Assembling and fitting
- Randstad are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a role which is 70% FIFO and 30% Perth based. This is an opportunity for an experienced FIFO worker, or someone who wants to get their foot in the door of the FIFO industry.Our client specialises in hydraulic systems for fixed plant equipment such as brakes, clutches and power units.While based in Perth, your role will be to perform overhauls on the hydraulic systems that come backRandstad are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a role which is 70% FIFO and 30% Perth based. This is an opportunity for an experienced FIFO worker, or someone who wants to get their foot in the door of the FIFO industry.Our client specialises in hydraulic systems for fixed plant equipment such as brakes, clutches and power units.While based in Perth, your role will be to perform overhauls on the hydraulic systems that come back
- We are on the lookout for motivated and hardworking Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitters to join our site team—reliable individuals who take pride in their work and get the job done right!What we need you to have Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in the preventative and corrective maintenance of Water and Sewerage Pumps, Treatment Plants, and all associated mechanical equipment.Formal certification as a Fitter & Turner or Mechanical Fitter (AustraliaWe are on the lookout for motivated and hardworking Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitters to join our site team—reliable individuals who take pride in their work and get the job done right!What we need you to have Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in the preventative and corrective maintenance of Water and Sewerage Pumps, Treatment Plants, and all associated mechanical equipment.Formal certification as a Fitter & Turner or Mechanical Fitter (Australia
- Are you a Trade Qualified Fitter looking for a challenging role in the Asphalt Production industry? We have an opportunity for an experienced Maintenance fitter to join the current team with the Brisbane City Council.About your new role – Maintenance Fitter:You will be working within the Brisbane City Council. Asphalt & Aggregates branch. You will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and servicing of plant and equipment associated with the productioAre you a Trade Qualified Fitter looking for a challenging role in the Asphalt Production industry? We have an opportunity for an experienced Maintenance fitter to join the current team with the Brisbane City Council.About your new role – Maintenance Fitter:You will be working within the Brisbane City Council. Asphalt & Aggregates branch. You will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and servicing of plant and equipment associated with the productio
- This role involves service and repair of industrial air and gas compressors, gas engines and associated equipment. You will be a Mechanical Fitter (Service Technician) working mainly in local projects in Lytton, QLD and once in a while you will be working in inter-state projects. This role will involve:Scheduled maintenance and overhaul of Compressors, Gas Engines, Rotating Machinery & associated equipmentThe accurate and timely recording of data related tThis role involves service and repair of industrial air and gas compressors, gas engines and associated equipment. You will be a Mechanical Fitter (Service Technician) working mainly in local projects in Lytton, QLD and once in a while you will be working in inter-state projects. This role will involve:Scheduled maintenance and overhaul of Compressors, Gas Engines, Rotating Machinery & associated equipmentThe accurate and timely recording of data related t
- Join a leading provider of transport maintenance services as they embark on a major fleet upgrade contract. We are seeking multiple Vehicle Builders & Mechanical Fitters to deliver modern maintenance upgrades to passenger trains over a two-year project based in Cardiff.If you’re a Qualified Tradesperson and want to be part of an exciting Fleet Life Extension project for our region, then we want to hear from you!What’s Involved?Accessibility and Safety upgrJoin a leading provider of transport maintenance services as they embark on a major fleet upgrade contract. We are seeking multiple Vehicle Builders & Mechanical Fitters to deliver modern maintenance upgrades to passenger trains over a two-year project based in Cardiff.If you’re a Qualified Tradesperson and want to be part of an exciting Fleet Life Extension project for our region, then we want to hear from you!What’s Involved?Accessibility and Safety upgr
- Service Technician - Commercial EquipmentWe are seeking a technically minded Service Technician to join a professional team dedicated to the maintenance, repair and commissioning of premium commercial laundry and kitchen equipment across South Australia.Job Benefits$90k - $110k p.a (based on experience and qualifications)Receive training on leading brands, making you a specialist in the industrial trade market.Join a business seeing natural organic growthService Technician - Commercial EquipmentWe are seeking a technically minded Service Technician to join a professional team dedicated to the maintenance, repair and commissioning of premium commercial laundry and kitchen equipment across South Australia.Job Benefits$90k - $110k p.a (based on experience and qualifications)Receive training on leading brands, making you a specialist in the industrial trade market.Join a business seeing natural organic growth
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mechanical fitter jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current mechanical fitter jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a mechanical fitter. You can compare and filter relevant mechanical fitter positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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mechanical fitter jobs contract types
Mechanical fitter jobs are available in varied contract types. These include:
- mechanical fitter jobs - permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a mechanical fitter for the same company indefinitely. This gives you added job security.
- mechanical fitter jobs - contract: in a contract position, you work for a fixed duration stipulated in the employment agreement. This allows you to determine if you enjoy working as a mechanical fitter.
- mechanical fitter jobs - temporary: in a temporary position, you work for the same company short-term. You can build your experience in maintaining and repairing equipment.
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about mechanical fitter jobs
As a mechanical fitter, you assemble machine parts and equipment using the drawings and schematics provided. You fit the metallic parts of machines to create production equipment or machinery. Other duties involve performing scheduled maintenance and carrying out repairs or inspecting structures to ensure adherence to industrial legislation.
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how much does a mechanical fitter make in Australia?
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how to apply for mechanical fitter jobs
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how do I apply for a job as a mechanical fitter?
If you are interested in becoming a mechanical fitter, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the ‘education and qualifications’ section of our mechanical fitter job profile.
To work as a mechanical fitter, find an apprenticeship or traineeship program as a mechanical engineering tradesperson. When you complete the apprenticeship, you receive a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade. Depending on the industry, you may also need certifications in forklift operations or welding and fabrication.
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