Diesel Fitter: Precision Component Rebuilder (Cat)

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

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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

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.