Maintenance Boilermaker/Fitter - Daytime, Temp-to-Perm

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a maintenance Boilermaker/Fitter in the Campbellfield area, near Melbourne, to perform hands-on mechanical maintenance and welding across conveyors and industrial equipment.

The role involves preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. You will work Monday to Friday 8:00am–4:00pm with occasional overtime and site-based responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Boilermaker or Fitter with hands-on maintenance experience.
• Experience maintaining industrial plant, conveyors, hoists and production equipment.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication across multiple processes; reads technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections of plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform mechanical repairs and breakdown work.
• Weld, fabricate and repair metal components and structures as required.
• Maintain conveyors, hoists and associated machinery, ensuring reliability.
• Read drawings and specifications to support maintenance tasks.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and document completed work.
• Assist other trades and maintain site safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Welding & fabrication

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading technical drawings

Conveyors & industrial equipment

Teamwork

Education

Boilermaker/Fitter trade qualification

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Cutting tools

Job description

Work Initiatives is seeking a maintenance Boilermaker/Fitter in the Campbellfield area, near Melbourne, to perform hands-on mechanical maintenance and welding across conveyors and industrial equipment.

The role involves preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. You will work Monday to Friday 8:00am–4:00pm with occasional overtime and site-based responsibilities.