Mechanical Fitter

RSGx; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No set rosters

Workshop 30% / Site 70% balance

Adelaide-based role

Night shift loading 15% on-site

Job summary

RSGx Group is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for a full-time, ongoing role based in Adelaide, SA. You will split time between workshop (approximately 30%) and client sites (approximately 70%), supporting Projects across Resources, Oil & Gas, Energy and Industrial Infrastructure sectors.

The role requires a Mechanical Trade certificate, ability to read drawings, basic welding/fabrication skills, and a White Card with a valid driver’s licence. Travel in SA and interstate may be required.

Qualifications

• Australian Trade Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade is required.
• Ability to read technical and engineering drawings.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills are required.
• Must have White card and valid driver’s licence.
• Desirable: Working at heights, First aid, Confined spaces, Dogman, Forklift.
• Willingness to travel in SA and interstate on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Fitting, mechanical maintenance and installation across workshop and site environments.
• Work in industrial settings, including acid and lead processing plants.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Install and maintain plant, machinery, pipework and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and breakdowns.
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Use precision measuring equipment.
• Assist with basic welding and fabrication activities.
• Support other trades and site teams as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Welding & fabrication

Basic computer skills

White card

Drivers license

Willingness to travel

Education

Australian Trade Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Job description

Permanent job in Adelaide SA. Work between workshop and site on various heavy industrial projects.

03rd September, 2026

Mechanical Fitter | Site & Workshop | Heavy Industrial

***All applicants must live in Adelaide SA***

RSGx Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our team on a full-time, ongoing basis. This is an Adelaide-based position with approximately 30% workshop and 70% client site work, supporting projects across the Resources, Oil & Gas, Energy and Industrial Infrastructure sectors.

Why choose RSGx as your next employer? We offer:

• Full-time, permanent-ongoing position
• Excellent opportunity to workacross major industrial and resources projects
• No set rosters
• On average you will be 30% in workshop & 70% on site work
• When not on site, you will be based in workshop
• $55 PH when working in the workshop + $10 PH uplift when working on site + 15% night shift loading when on site

Minimum requirements

• Australian Trade Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Mechanical Fitter, Metal Fitter, Motor Mechanic or Fitter & Turner)
• Ability to read technical and engineering drawings
• Basic computer skills
• Basic welding and fabrication skills
• Must have - White card, Valid drivers licence
• Desirable - Working at heights, First aid, Confined spaces, Dogman, Forklift
• Willingness to travel in SA and interstate on short notice, as and when required

Key responsibilities

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for a range of fitting, mechanical maintenance and installation activities across workshop and client site environments.

• Working in industrial environments, including acid and lead processing plants
• Mechanical fitting, assembly, installation and maintenance
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Installing and maintaining plant, machinery, pipework and mechanical equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults and breakdowns
• Conducting inspections and preventative maintenance
• Using precision measuring equipment
• Assisting with basic welding and fabrication activities
• Supporting other trades and site teams as required

About RSGX Group

RSGX Group is a leading specialised service provider to the Resources, Oil & Gas, Energy and Industrial Infrastructure sectors. Our expertise spans civil and structural construction, remediation, demolition services, acid maintenance, shutdowns, and industrial maintenance services.