Diesel Fitter-3

Sime Motors; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Big Pay, Bigger Growth

Body, Mind & Wallet Support

Career paths that work for you

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd in Mackay, QLD, is seeking an experienced Diesel Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join the Component Rebuild team. You will disassemble, inspect, rebuild and test Caterpillar components, focusing on quality, safety and precision.

This permanent, full-time role offers diverse hands-on work across heavy equipment with a strong emphasis on workmanship, OEM standards and teamwork. Prior Caterpillar experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional – trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.
• Industry experience – proven experience in component rebuilds within heavy equipment, mining, or mechanical workshop environments.
• Technically skilled – strong mechanical aptitude with well-developed fault-finding abilities.
• Caterpillar experience (highly regarded) – familiarity working with Caterpillar equipment or components.
• Quality focused – high attention to detail with a strong commitment to workmanship standards.
• Technically capable – ability to read and interpret technical manuals and follow detailed specifications.
• Strong communicator – effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Safety driven – proactive approach to maintaining workplace health and safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on teardown, inspection and rebuild of major Caterpillar components.
• Diagnose faults and assess wear or damage across components.
• Measure parts to Caterpillar specifications with precision.
• Perform repairs and replacements per OEM standards and manuals.
• Complete job reports and service documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised workshop.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet turnaround times.
• Uphold Hastings Deering's safety commitments.

Skills

Diesel Fitter

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Fault Finding

Caterpillar experience

Team player

Safety conscious

Technical reading

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

## Diesel Fitter-3Applylocations: Australia | CQ | Mackay - Connors Rdtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 2, 2026 (28 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR120042Company :Hastings Deering (Australia) LtdKickstart your career or take the next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something BIGGER.We're currently seeking experienced and motivated Diesel or Mechanical Fitters to join our team based at our Component Rebuild branch in Mackay QLD. You will be responsible for the disassembly, inspection, rebuild and testing of major Caterpillar components, working within our specialised team, focused on quality, safety and precision.

This position offers hands-on technical work across a wide range of heavy equipment components, giving you excellent variety while playing a key role in helping our customers keep their operations running smoothly.

Enjoy the benefits of a permanent, Monday to Friday role or 4/3 roster, offering the work-life balance you deserve while doing what you do best.

What you'll be doing

• Hands-on expertise – complete teardown, inspection, and rebuild of major components including transmissions, differentials, torque converters, and hydraulic systems.
• Problem solver – diagnose faults and accurately assess wear or damage across a range of components.
• Precision focused – measure and inspect parts to Caterpillar specifications with attention to detail.
• Quality-focused execution – perform repairs and replacements in line with OEM standards and workshop manuals, followed by thorough testing and final checks to ensure components meet performance requirements before release.
• Detail oriented – complete job reports and service documentation accurately and on time.
• Workplace pride – maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment.
• Team player – collaborate effectively with internal teams to meet turnaround times and exceed customer expectations.
• Safety first – uphold Hastings Deering's strong commitment to safety and quality at all times.

Who are we and why work with us?

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine. We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

Benefits

• Big Pay, Bigger Growth - Competitive hourly rates with competency-based pay rises PLUS regular scheduled increases under our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Body, Mind & Wallet Support - Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance, Fitness Passport and discounts at major retailers.
• Career Paths That Work for You - Grow into leadership, technical specialist, or support service roles.

What you'll need

• Qualified professional – trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.
• Industry experience – proven experience in component rebuilds within heavy equipment, mining, or mechanical workshop environments.
• Technically skilled – strong mechanical aptitude with well-developed fault-finding abilities.
• Caterpillar experience (highly regarded) – familiarity working with Caterpillar equipment or components
• Quality focused – high attention to detail with a strong commitment to workmanship standards.
• Technically capable – ability to read and interpret technical manuals and follow detailed specifications.
• Strong communicator – effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Safety driven – proactive approach to maintaining workplace health and safety at all times.

Interested?

Enquiries: 1300 071 618 Contact: Taylor Collett – Talent Acquisition Partner

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.