Mechanical Fitter - Workshop

Engineeringtradesaustralia; Gold Coast City; Remote; AUD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Yatala workshop-based role

Specialised equipment projects

Ongoing opportunities for tradespeople

Job summary

Engineering Trades Australia is seeking a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter for a workshop-based role in Yatala. You will work on specialised machinery and heavy equipment across civil infrastructure projects, including underground utilities and tunnelling operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, fault-finding, and component replacements. Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude, experience with heavy machinery, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter required.
• Experience in maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on heavy equipment.
• Experience with heavy machinery, industrial equipment or construction plant.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs and component replacements.
• Maintain and repair specialised construction machinery and associated equipment.
• Work with hydraulic systems, pumps, drives and other mechanical components where required.
• Complete inspections and maintenance in line with safety and quality requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the workshop team to maintain equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

Skills

Trade-qualified

Mechanical Fitter

Heavy machinery experience

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Pumps

Job description

Calling all workshop fitters looking for work in Yatala!

29th October, 2026

Engineering Trades Australia are seeking an experienced, trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter for a workshop-based position in Yatala.

You will be working on specialised machinery, mechanical plant and equipment used across civil infrastructure projects, including underground utilities and tunnelling operations.

This role will suit a hands‑on fitter with strong mechanical aptitude and experience in maintenance, repairs and fault‑finding on heavy equipment and industrial machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs and component replacements.
• Maintain and repair specialised construction machinery and associated equipment.
• Work with hydraulic systems, pumps, drives and other mechanical components where required.
• Complete inspections and maintenance in line with safety and quality requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the workshop team to maintain equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

29th October, 2026

Engineering Trades Australia are seeking an experienced, trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter for a workshop-based position in Yatala.

You will be working on specialised machinery, mechanical plant and equipment used across civil infrastructure projects, including underground utilities and tunnelling operations.

This role will suit a hands‑on fitter with strong mechanical aptitude and experience in maintenance, repairs and fault‑finding on heavy equipment and industrial machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs and component replacements.
• Maintain and repair specialised construction machinery and associated equipment.
• Work with hydraulic systems, pumps, drives and other mechanical components where required.
• Complete inspections and maintenance in line with safety and quality requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the workshop team to maintain equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

Requirements

• Trade‑qualified Mechanical Fitter.
• Previous experience in mechanical maintenance, repairs and fault‑finding.
• Experience with heavy machinery, industrial equipment or construction plant.
• Hydraulic system and pump experience highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rates of $54-$66, depending on experience.
• Workshop-based work in Yatala.
• Opportunity to work on specialised equipment supporting major infrastructure projects.
• Ongoing opportunity for experienced mechanical tradespeople.