Diesel Fitter – Caterpillar Component Rebuild (Mackay)

Sime; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd in Mackay QLD is seeking experienced Diesel Fitters/Heavy Diesel Mechanics to join the Component Rebuild team. You will disassemble, inspect, rebuild and test major Caterpillar components, ensuring quality, safety and precision.

This permanent role offers Monday–Friday or a 4/3 roster, providing work‑life balance while delivering hands‑on, technically diverse work for mining and heavy equipment sectors.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter/Heavy Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.
• Proven experience in component rebuilds within heavy equipment, mining or mechanical workshop environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with fault-finding abilities.
• Familiarity with Caterpillar equipment is highly regarded.
• High attention to detail and commitment to workmanship standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and follow specifications.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Proactive safety mindset and adherence to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, rebuild and test major Caterpillar components.
• Work within a specialised team focused on quality, safety and precision.
• Contribute to keeping customer operations running smoothly through hands-on technical work.

Skills

Diesel Fitter experience

Heavy diesel mechanic

Fault-finding abilities

Caterpillar experience

Attention to detail

Technical reading & interpretation

Team collaboration

Safety-driven

Education

Trade qualification (Diesel Fitter/Heavy Diesel Mechanic)

Tools

CAT equipment familiarity

Job description

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd in Mackay QLD is seeking experienced Diesel Fitters/Heavy Diesel Mechanics to join the Component Rebuild team. You will disassemble, inspect, rebuild and test major Caterpillar components, ensuring quality, safety and precision.

This permanent role offers Monday–Friday or a 4/3 roster, providing work‑life balance while delivering hands‑on, technically diverse work for mining and heavy equipment sectors.