Fitter

Alkath Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Performance bonus scheme

9-day fortnight

Bonus annual leave days

Paid Reservists Leave

Work-life balance focus

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Global Defence Solutions (GDS) is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join the Bundamba MRO Team in Queensland. You will inspect, fit, assemble, maintain and overhaul mechanical components across our product range, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, reading drawings, and using workshop tools; you will contribute to timely repairs and collaborate with the team to support operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Australian-recognised trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical fitting, assembly, maintenance, repair and overhaul.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, dismantle, assess, fit, assemble, install, test, maintain, repair and overhaul mechanical components and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and restore equipment to a safe, serviceable condition.
• Use measuring equipment to check dimensions, alignment and tolerances.
• Read engineering drawings and related documentation to guide work.
• Operate tools and machinery safely and complete maintenance records and job cards.
• Collaborate with the MRO Team and provide workshop support as required.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter

Fitter and Turner

Engineering drawings

Measurement

Fault finding

Team player

Education

Australian-recognised trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter)

Job description

Global Defence Solutions (GDS) is an Australian leader in field support solutions. We’ve won multiple awards for our work and have successfully delivered deployable force infrastructure solutions to the Australian Defence Force, government organisations and the space industry for over 25 years.

Our range of products are smart, safe, highly mobile and endlessly versatile, custom-built to meet the unique requirements of every customer.

What we can offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• Performance bonus scheme
• 9-day fortnight
• Bonus annual leave days
• Paid Reservists Leave
• A supportive and flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance
• Employee Wellness Program – access to free and confidential counselling services

About the Position:

As the GDS Fitter, you will inspect, fit, assemble, maintain, repair and overhaul mechanical components and systems used in a range of GDS products. You will work within the Bundamba MRO Team to help ensure equipment is restored to a safe, serviceable condition and completed to the required technical, quality and customer standards.

This is a full-time permanent position. Regular hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 6:15am–3:30pm, and Friday, 6:15am–12:15pm, with every second Friday off.

Tasks and Responsibilities will include:

• Inspect, dismantle, assess, fit, assemble, install, test, maintain, repair and overhaul mechanical components and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, identify defects and contribute practical solutions to restore equipment to a safe and serviceable condition.
• Use measuring equipment to check dimensions, alignment, clearances, tolerances and component condition.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical instructions, job cards and other relevant documentation.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, fitting equipment and workshop machinery safely and within the limits of your training and authorisation.
• Complete work to the required technical, quality and customer standards, including job cards, inspection records, checklists, timesheets and other maintenance documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the MRO Team, assist other trades and provide general workshop support, site preparation and clean-up as required.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a relevant Australian-recognised trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter and Turner, or equivalent fitting trade
• Have demonstrated experience in mechanical fitting, assembly, maintenance, repair, overhaul or a comparable workshop environment
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Have sound fault-finding, problem-solving and measurement skills
• Be able to use fitting tools, equipment and machinery safely
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality workmanship, safe work practices, reliability and attendance
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, an Australian Government security clearance

Highly Regarded:

• Experience in defence, heavy industry, HVAC, manufacturing, transportable infrastructure or maintenance, repair and overhaul work
• Welding,fabrication, hydraulic, pneumatic or electro-mechanical experience relevant to the work undertaken at Bundamba
• Currentlicences or competencies relevant to workshop operations, such as a forklift licence or working at heights competency

Applications Close: Monday, 12th October 2026

You must be prepared to undergo a national police check and pre-employment medical as part of the recruitment process. Due to identified exposure to noise, audiometric testing is mandatory for this position and re-testing is required every two years. People with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position; each application will be considered on its merits. You must be an Australian citizen to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.