Fitter

InfraBuild; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cover

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

InfraBuild is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to maintain and optimise heavy industrial equipment across our reinforcing operations. You will diagnose faults, perform overhauls and install new gear in workshop and on-site environments while upholding safety and quality standards.

With 5+ years in steel/heavy industry, you will read drawings, lead small teams, and drive maintenance strategies to maximise uptime. A strong safety culture and collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Diagnose faults, conduct overhauls, and implement preventative maintenance strategies.
• Interpret drawings and work independently or in a team.
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Licences such as Drivers licence, Forklift, Working at Heights, Crane are highly regarded.
• Ability to lead teams and projects safely and to budget.

Responsibilities

• Fault-finding, repairs and preventative maintenance on heavy industrial equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and implement solutions to maximise uptime.
• Install, test and commission new equipment in workshop and on-site.
• Perform servicing, overhauls and refurbishments of steel plant equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics and specs for fabrication tasks.
• Ensure all work meets InfraBuild safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical fitter

Fitter & Turner

Mig welding

Hydraulics

Pumps

Actuators

Drawings interpretation

Education

Mechanical Fitter trade qualification

Job description

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