Mechanical Fitter x 2

Pace Appointments; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon shift loading (15%)

Job summary

Pace Appointments is recruiting a Maintenance Fitter for a manufacturing operation near Brisbane Airport. You’ll spend most of your time on the tools, carrying out preventative maintenance and repairs on assembly lines as part of a small, supportive team.

The role operates a rotating roster with day and afternoon shifts (6 am–2 pm and 2 pm–10 pm). Afternoon shift loading of 15% is applied, and higher rates may be negotiated for dual-trade candidates.

Qualifications

• Maintenance Fitter trade qualification and hands-on workshop and maintenance experience.
• Dual-trade qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns across manufacturing assembly lines.
• Fault-find and repair machinery to minimise downtime and keep production moving.
• Assist with new equipment installations and occasional project work.
• Follow safe work procedures and travel between nearby sites as required.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Education

Maintenance Fitter trade qualification

Job description

• $45–$50/hr, depending on experience, plus 15% afternoon shift loading.
• Higher rates may be negotiated for dual-trade candidates.
• Ongoing work in a small maintenance team, with a mix of breakdowns, preventative maintenance and installation projects.

What’s on Offer

• $45–$50/hr, depending on experience, plus 15% afternoon shift loading.
• Higher rates may be negotiated for dual-trade candidates.
• Ongoing work in a small maintenance team, with a mix of breakdowns, preventative maintenance and installation projects.

Rotating Roster

• Day shift · 6 am–2 pm
• Afternoon shift · 2 pm–10 pm

Shifts rotate approximately every two weeks.

Your Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns across manufacturing assembly lines.
• Fault-find and repair machinery to minimise downtime and keep production moving.
• Assist with new equipment installations and occasional project work.
• Follow safe work procedures and travel between nearby sites as required.

What You’ll Bring

• A Maintenance Fitter trade qualification and hands-on workshop and maintenance experience.
• Mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• A reliable approach and the ability to work as part of a small team.
• Manufacturing experience is highly regarded. Dual-trade qualifications are advantageous.
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, and a hearing test.

About the Role

Pace Appointments is recruiting a Maintenance Fitter for a manufacturing operation near Brisbane Airport. You’ll spend most of your time on the tools, working with a small, supportive team to keep assembly lines running and helping install new equipment as projects come up.