Maintenance Mechanical Tradesperson - QTMP

Downer Group; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Tradesperson to support the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program. This hands-on role maintains and troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automated equipment to keep production moving safely and reliably.

Working with production and project teams, you will diagnose faults, complete effective repairs, and document maintenance activities using the CMMS, contributing to a strong safety and continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical (Fitter & Turner) or equivalent trade.
• Practical maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Ability to fault-find and maintain automated, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automated equipment.
• Keep production equipment safe, reliable and available via planned and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs across systems.
• Record inspections and maintenance in the CMMS and support continuous improvement and 5S.
• Collaborate with production teams while supporting Downer's safety culture.

Skills

Fault finding

Robotics maintenance

Reading drawings

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Safety-conscious

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Mechanical Tradesperson - QTMP

Downer is looking for a Maintenance Mechanical Tradesperson to support the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.

This is a hands-on opportunity where your mechanical expertise will help keep production moving. You'll maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automated equipment, helping ensure the manufacturing environment operates safely and reliably.

Working alongside production and project teams, you'll have the opportunity to solve practical problems, improve equipment performance and contribute to a strong safety and continuous improvement culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep production equipment safe, reliable and available through planned, reactive and statutory maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and complete effective repairs across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automated systems.
• Respond to equipment and facility breakdowns, helping minimise disruption to production.
• Maintain accurate inspection and maintenance records using the CMMS and support continuous improvement and 5S activities.
• Work collaboratively with production and project teams while contributing to Downer's Zero Harm culture.

What You Bring

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical (Fitter & Turner) or the relevant trade qualification specified for the role.
• Practical maintenance experience gained in a manufacturing, industrial or similar environment.
• Capability in fault finding and maintaining automated or robotic equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• A safety-first approach, confidence working with technical drawings and the ability to complete digital maintenance documentation.
• High-risk licences such as Forklift, EWP or Crane, and further mechanical qualifications are highly regarded but not essential.

About Downer
Your role at Downer can make the difference that matters by delivering integrated rail & transit systems that connect people, power freight and strengthen Australia's rail capability.

With more than 150 years' rail experience providing end-to-end, innovative transport solutions, we are a leading provider of rollingstock asset management services.

We are experts in delivering whole-of-life asset management support to our customers and our capability allows us to offer turnkey solutions for complex projects, across every project phase.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know. We're here to help you put your best foot forward.