Fitter

GFG Alliance; Australia; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDO

Permanent full-time

Paid personal leave

4 weeks annual leave

Health cover

Employee discounts

Counselling & wellbeing support

Job summary

InfraBuild Reinforcing in Australia is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to maintain and optimise heavy industrial equipment across our steel processing operations. You will perform fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance on large-scale plant.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, commissioning new equipment on-site, and ensuring safety and adherence to InfraBuild standards. Permanent, full-time roles with a strong safety culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical fitting within steel or heavy industry.
• Strong MIG welding, hydraulics, valves and heavy plant knowledge.
• Ability to interpret drawings and diagnose faults.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault-finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance on heavy industrial equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and implement engineering solutions to maximise uptime and efficiency.
• Carry out installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment on-site and in workshop.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and specifications for fabrication and assembly.
• Ensure all work is delivered safely and in line with InfraBuild standards.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Mig welding

Hydraulics

Fault diagnosis

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Trade qualification in mechanical fitting

Job description

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Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild Reinforcing business.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of mechanical systems critical to steel processing and heavy industrial operations. You’ll work with large-scale equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics and processing equipment, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency across our sites.

What you will be doing:

• Perform fault-finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance on heavy industrial equipment
• Diagnose mechanical failures and implement engineering solutions to maximise uptime and efficiency
• Carry out installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment both in workshop and on-site environments
• Conduct routine servicing, overhauls, and refurbishments of steel and processing plant and equipment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications to complete fabrication and assembly tasks
• Ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with InfraBuild standards

Hours suited to work/life balance – 6am-2:10pm Monday to Friday plus overtime available

Pay rate – $52.00 - $60.00 (dependent on skills and experience) + 12% super + bonus + overtime, with potential to grow your income as you build experience with us!

You will be rewarded with:

• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Permanent, full-time hours with job security
• Paid personal leave and 4 weeks annual leave per year
• Team environment with strong safety culture

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
• Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family

What you will bring:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter & Turner, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical fitting within steel, FMCG, heavy industry, or industrial engineering
• Strong expertise with mig welding, valves, pumps, actuators, hydraulics, and heavy plant equipment
• Proven ability to diagnose faults, conduct overhauls, and implement preventative maintenance strategies
• Ability to interpret drawings and work independently or within a collaborative team
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Tickets and other licenses are highly regarded (Drivers licence, Forklift, Working at Heights, Crane)
• Ability to lead teams and projects effectively, safety and to budget

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build their own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild Reinforcing partners with builders, engineers and contractors to deliver smarter reinforcing solutions across Australia’s major projects.

From high-rise buildings to transport infrastructure, we help improve buildability, reduce material use and support lower embodied carbon outcomes through our integrated steel supply chain.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.