ASSEMBLY FITTER | TRAILER ASSEMBLY OPERATOR

Asdam; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Finish early Fridays

Overtime opportunities

Monthly BBQs

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Marand Engineering is seeking motivated Trailer Assembly Operators to join our growing team on Day or Afternoon shifts. You will work alongside experienced tradespeople to assemble precision trailer and aerospace equipment in a modern manufacturing environment where quality, teamwork and innovation drive every build.

Join a company that invests in its people and offers opportunities to develop skills within Australia's defence and aerospace sectors, contributing to marquee programs and a strong

Qualifications

• Hold a Mechanical Trade Qualification or Fitter & Turner qualification or similar.
• Be mechanically minded with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Eager to learn, develop new skills and build a long-term career.
• Bring a positive attitude and strong team mentality.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble precision trailer and aerospace equipment from engineering drawings.
• Use hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions and technical specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections and testing to ensure builds meet high standards.
• Collaborate within a skilled production team.
• Contribute to projects supporting Australia's defence and aerospace industries.

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification / Fitter & Turner

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

ASSEMBLY FITTER | TRAILER ASSEMBLY OPERATOR

Posted: 12/10/2026

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Defence - Operations

Build Advanced Aerospace Equipment. Build a Career You're Proud Of!

BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER!

Are you a qualified Mechanical Tradesperson, Fitter & Turner, or recently completed your trade and looking for the right opportunity to launch your career?

At Marand, we're not just building equipment. We're supporting some of the world's most advanced aerospace and defence programs.

We're looking for motivated Trailer Assembly Operators to join our growing team on either Day Shift or Afternoon Shift. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you'll play a hands-on role assembling precision-engineered aerospace equipment in a modern manufacturing environment where quality, teamwork and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're mechanically minded, enjoy working with your hands, and want to develop your skills with a company that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and assembling precision trailer and aerospace equipment from engineering drawings
• Using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment
• Following detailed assembly instructions and technical specifications
• Conducting quality inspections and testing to ensure every build meets the highest standards
• Working collaboratively within a skilled and supportive production team
• Contributing to projects that support Australia's defence and aerospace industries

Desired Skills and Experience

What We're Looking For:

You will ideally:

• Hold a Mechanical Trade Qualification, Fitter & Turner qualification or similar
• Be mechanically minded with strong problem-solving skills
• Have excellent attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
• Enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Be eager to learn, develop new skills and build a long-term career
• Bring a positive attitude and strong team mentality

Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?

Marand Engineering

Precision. Innovation. Opportunity.

Why Join Marand?

Finish early every Friday and enjoy your weekends sooner.

Attractive hourly rates, overtime opportunities and shift options available.

Monthly BBQs, social club activities and a supportive team environment where your contribution is recognised.

Ongoing training, development and genuine career progression opportunities.

Be involved in the manufacture of specialised equipment supporting leading aerospace and defence programs.

Join a well-established Australian engineering and manufacturing business with a strong pipeline of work.

Who We Are

Marand Precision Engineering is one of Australia's leading advanced engineering and manufacturing companies, delivering complex equipment, tooling and aerospace solutions for organisations including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, BAE Systems, BHP, Rio Tinto and Carbon Revolution.

As part of the ASDAM Group, Marand works alongside TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering, Levett Engineering and Quickstep, delivering sovereign defence and advanced manufacturing capability across Australia.

Join a business where innovation, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do, while building products that support some of the world's most advanced aerospace and defence programs.

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of our work and the requirements of our customers, all applicants may be required to hold Australian citizenship and need to meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and/or EAR (Export Administration Regulations) compliance as part of employment eligibility.

Successful applicants may also be required to undergo a current police check, obtain a Commonwealth defence security clearance, and participate in random drug and alcohol screening as part of our commitment to safety and security.

We make employment decisions based on merit, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.