Industrial Mechanical Fitter: Shutdowns, Repairs & Upgrades

UGL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Mechanical Fitter to support maintenance and project works across an Alumina Smelter. You will perform mechanical repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance on fixed plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across breakdowns, planned maintenance, shutdowns and equipment upgrades, ensuring workmanship meets quality, safety and compliance standards in a fast-paced processing plant.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter or equivalent.
• Experience in mining or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong ability with pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Able to read technical drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs and fault finding on fixed plant equipment.
• Conduct inspections, lubrication, alignment, replacement of components and general servicing.
• Support shutdowns, project works and preventative maintenance programs.
• Work safely in operational processing environments following all permits and procedures.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and recommend corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with supervisors, trades and operations teams to maintain plant reliability.
• Ensure all work is completed to quality, safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance planning

Fault finding

Pumps & gearboxes

Reading drawings

Safety culture

Education

Trade qualification: Mechanical Fitter

Tools

Pumps

Conveyors

Gearboxes

Hydraulic systems

Rotating equipment

Job description

UGL is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Mechanical Fitter to support maintenance and project works across an Alumina Smelter. You will perform mechanical repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance on fixed plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across breakdowns, planned maintenance, shutdowns and equipment upgrades, ensuring workmanship meets quality, safety and compliance standards in a fast-paced processing plant.