mechanical fitter

HR Partners; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Partners is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for a global rail leader in Wetherill Park, NSW. You will maintain heavy production machinery with overtime potential and a clear pathway to permanent employment.

Earn from $50.00 per hour plus super, with rotating 8–10 hour day and afternoon shifts. Duties include preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, CMMS logging, and basic fabrication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining heavy machinery, hydraulic systems, and automated production lines.
• Ability to read complex engineering schematics and diagnose mechanical faults quickly.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset with strict adherence to LOTO and site safety procedures.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and police check.

Responsibilities

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform breakdown repairs and servicing on heavy production plant equipment and presses.
• Diagnostics & Overhauls: Diagnose mechanical faults, strip down high-tolerance machinery, and fit replacement parts.
• Fluid Power Systems: Repair and service high-pressure hydraulics, pneumatics, heavy gearboxes, and conveyor lines.
• Schematics & CMMS: Read engineering blueprints and hydraulic schematics while logging work in digital databases.
• Fabrication & Machining: Complete basic manual machining, alignment fixes, and minor MIG/TIG welding for line adjustments.

Skills

Heavy machinery maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics

CMMS literacy

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade / Fitting & Turning)

Job description

Join a global rail leader in Wetherill Park as a Mechanical Fitter. You will maintain heavy production machinery with strong overtime potential and a clear pathway to permanent employment. Perfect for a skilled trade professional looking for stability, great pay and career growth.

First-Rate Pay: Earn $50.00+ per hour plus super, negotiable based on your experience.

Overtime Available: Boost your earnings with daily overtime and occasional Saturday work options.

Career Growth: Secure an ongoing role with a clear pathway to permanent employment.

Great Shift Options: Enjoy flexible work with 8 to 10-hour rotating day and afternoon shifts.

Culture/Environment: Work in a supportive team environment with a strong focus on site safety.

Duties:

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform breakdown repairs and servicing on heavy production plant equipment and presses.

Diagnostics & Overhauls: Diagnose mechanical faults, strip down high-tolerance machinery, and fit replacement parts.

Fluid Power Systems: Repair and service high-pressure hydraulics, pneumatics, heavy gearboxes, and conveyor lines.

Schematics & CMMS: Read engineering blueprints and hydraulic schematics while logging work in digital databases.

Fabrication & Machining: Complete basic manual machining, alignment fixes, and minor MIG/TIG welding for line adjustments.

Skills & Experience:

A Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade / Fitting & Turning) or equivalent.

Proven experience maintaining heavy machinery, hydraulic systems, and automated production lines.

Ability to read complex engineering schematics and diagnose mechanical faults quickly.

A proactive, safety-first mindset with strict adherence to LOTO and site safety procedures.

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and police check.

Eligibility & Clearances:

Please Note: Applicants must hold Australian Work Rights (Citizen/Permanent Resident) and be eligible to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance.