Marine Fitter & Machinist — Shipyard Technician

Transdev Australia & New Zealand; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transdev Australia & New Zealand is seeking a trades-qualified Fitter/Machinist to join the Balmain shipyard team, maintaining and repairing vessels and propulsion, hydraulics and auxiliary systems.

This full-time role in Sydney offers opportunities to mentor apprentices, participate in on-call breakdowns, and contribute to safe, high-quality service across our vessel fleet while supporting our commitment to sustainable mobility. We value safety, craftsmanship and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Qualified fitter/machinist with a relevant trade cert.
• Experience in marine/industrial maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read drawings and use precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipyard maintenance and repair tasks safely and efficiently.
• Attend call-out duties for breakdowns as required.
• Mentor apprentices and trade assistants on site.
• Support maintenance supervisors and other general duties.

Skills

Fitting & Machining

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Fault finding

Shipyard experience

Problem solving in high-risk env

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining)

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Radial drills

Hydraulic tooling

Job description

Transdev Australia & New Zealand is seeking a trades-qualified Fitter/Machinist to join the Balmain shipyard team, maintaining and repairing vessels and propulsion, hydraulics and auxiliary systems.

This full-time role in Sydney offers opportunities to mentor apprentices, participate in on-call breakdowns, and contribute to safe, high-quality service across our vessel fleet while supporting our commitment to sustainable mobility. We value safety, craftsmanship and teamwork.