Brisbane Mechanical Fitter – Industrial Maintenance

Smith & Co; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Co Recruitment is seeking experienced, trade-qualified Mechanical Fitters for multiple opportunities with established engineering and manufacturing businesses across Brisbane. We have both full-time and long-term casual positions available, offering excellent career opportunities for skilled tradespeople looking for stability and ongoing work.

These roles involve maintaining, servicing, repairing and assembling a variety of industrial machinery, heavy equipment and manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting is essential.
• Proven experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance or equipment repairs.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and repair industrial machinery and heavy equipment.
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults and equipment issues.
• Assemble, fit and repair mechanical components and machinery.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Inspect and replace bearings, gearboxes, motors and worn components.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Assist with machinery installations and equipment upgrades.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance

Equipment repairs

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting

Job description

Smith & Co Recruitment is seeking experienced, trade-qualified Mechanical Fitters for multiple opportunities with established engineering and manufacturing businesses across Brisbane. We have both full-time and long-term casual positions available, offering excellent career opportunities for skilled tradespeople looking for stability and ongoing work.

These roles involve maintaining, servicing, repairing and assembling a variety of industrial machinery, heavy equipment and manufacturing systems.