Defence Mechanical Fitter – Casual, EA Pay + $40 Allowance

The Shadbolt Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual position

EA rates based on skills and exp.

$40 daily site allowance

Job summary

The Shadbolt Group is seeking skilled Mechanical Fitters to support Defence maintenance operations in South Australia. This casual role offers EA rates based on experience and a $40 daily client site allowance.

You will perform mechanical installation, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and overhaul on equipment in a safety-critical, high-compliance setting. Australian citizenship and security clearance readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.
• Australian citizenship essential due to Defence site requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance, installation, assembly and overhaul.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with pumps, valves, compressors, gearboxes, piping and rotating equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and manuals.
• Competence in precision fitting, alignment and mechanical assembly.
• Strong understanding of WHS requirements and site safety procedures.
• Defence, marine, industrial maintenance, shutdown or project experience highly regarded.
• Ability to work effectively within strict procedures and controlled environments.
• Current driver's licence.
• Physically capable of performing the inherent requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical installation, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and overhaul of equipment and systems.
• Operate in a safety-critical, highly regulated environment.
• Work within Defence maintenance operations and follow site procedures.
• Contribute to ongoing reliability and uptime of mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with team to execute planned and corrective maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Reading schematics

Precision fitting

Alignment

Mechanical assembly

WHS compliance

Defence maintenance experience

Driver's licence

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Compressors

Gearboxes

Piping

Rotating equipment

Job description

The Shadbolt Group is seeking skilled Mechanical Fitters to support Defence maintenance operations in South Australia. This casual role offers EA rates based on experience and a $40 daily client site allowance.

You will perform mechanical installation, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and overhaul on equipment in a safety-critical, high-compliance setting. Australian citizenship and security clearance readiness are essential.