Lead Maintenance Fitter - Fixed Plant (Waste & Recycling)

Workfast; Swanbank; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon shift

Ongoing opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Workfast is seeking a Maintenance Fitter/Boilermaker to join our Waste Management & Recycling Team in New Chum, QLD. You will maintain fixed plant equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and carry out repairs to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a Boilermaker or Mechanical Fitter trade and Australian working rights, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Boilermaker or Mechanical Fitter.
• Australian Driver's Licence and full working rights.
• Experience in fixed plant, recycling, manufacturing, or heavy industry maintenance.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol tests.
• Can-do attitude with willingness to engage in physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on fixed plant equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing of plant and machinery.
• Work on conveyors, shredders, screens, pumps, gearboxes, and recycling plant machinery.
• Assist with plant upgrades, installations, and shutdown work as required.
• Ensure all work follows site safety procedures and compliance standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fixed plant maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Boilermaker trade

Job description

Workfast is seeking a Maintenance Fitter/Boilermaker to join our Waste Management & Recycling Team in New Chum, QLD. You will maintain fixed plant equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and carry out repairs to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a Boilermaker or Mechanical Fitter trade and Australian working rights, with an emphasis on safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.