Mechanical Fitter

Maxwell Recruitment; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided at workers’camp

14-on/14-off roster

Paid travel time to site

Job summary

Maxwell Recruitment is seeking two Trade-Qualified Mechanical Fitters for project and maintenance work at a remote water treatment facility near Chinchilla, Queensland. Mobilisation planned for September with work continuing until the end of 2026.

You will work alongside experienced site fitters, performing preventative and reactive maintenance, and contributing to project tasks across the plant, including derating sections and repairing pumps and valves.

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised Mechanical Fitter Trade Certificate.
• Industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with pumps, valves, pipework and mechanical plant.
• Construction White Card.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the derating of sections of a water treatment plant.
• Remove and replace pumps, valves and pipe spools.
• Complete mechanical maintenance across different sections of the facility.
• Perform planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Assist with general plant repairs and mechanical project work.

Skills

Pumps/valves/pipework

Industrial maintenance

Health & safety

Mechanical plant experience

Education

Australian-recognised Mechanical Fitter Trade Certificate

Construction White Card

Job description

Maxwell Recruitment is currently seeking two Trade-Qualified Mechanical Fitters for project and maintenance work at a remote water treatment facility near Chinchilla, Queensland.

The successful candidates will work alongside experienced site fitters, completing additional project work while supporting the site’s regular maintenance activities.

The positions are expected to run until the end of 2026, with mobilisation planned for September.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the derating of sections of a water treatment plant
• Remove and replace pumps, valves and pipe spools
• Complete mechanical maintenance across different sections of the facility
• Perform planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
• Assist with general plant repairs and mechanical project work

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Australian-recognised Mechanical Fitter Trade Certificate
• Previous industrial maintenance experience
• Experience working with pumps, valves, pipework and mechanical plant
• Construction White Card
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

The Benefits

• $65 per hour flat rate
• Paid travel time to site at the flat hourly rate
• 14-on/14-off roster
• Accommodation provided at the workers’ camp