Mechanical Fitter & Turner — Secure Full-Time with Overtime

Wilmar Sugar

Proserpine

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is seeking a Mechanical Tradesperson (Fitter & Turner) for our Proserpine Mill in the Whitsundays region. This permanent, full-time day role offers hands-on maintenance work on pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics and rotating machinery within a safety-focused team.

You will maintain, repair and overhaul mill equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, assist with fabrication, mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Certificate III Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or equivalent.
  • Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter / Fitter & Turner.
  • Current manual driver's licence.
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to safety and teamwork.
  • Confined Space, Working at Heights and additional trade tickets are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, repair and overhaul mill equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and respond to breakdowns.
  • Complete preventative maintenance activities.
  • Assist with fabrication and workshop projects.
  • Support apprentices and share your trade knowledge.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.

Skills

Fault-finding
Problem-solving
Safety
Teamwork
Maintenance experience

Education

Certificate III Engineering (Mechanical Trade)
Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter / Fitter & Turner
Current manual driver's licence

Job description

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is seeking a Mechanical Tradesperson (Fitter & Turner) for our Proserpine Mill in the Whitsundays region. This permanent, full-time day role offers hands-on maintenance work on pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics and rotating machinery within a safety-focused team.

You will maintain, repair and overhaul mill equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, assist with fabrication, mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement.

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