Mechanical Fitters

The Shadbolt Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual position

EA rates based on skills and exp.

$40 daily site allowance

Job summary

The Shadbolt Group is seeking skilled Mechanical Fitters to support Defence maintenance operations in South Australia. This casual role offers EA rates based on experience and a $40 daily client site allowance.

You will perform mechanical installation, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and overhaul on equipment in a safety-critical, high-compliance setting. Australian citizenship and security clearance readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.
• Australian citizenship essential due to Defence site requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance, installation, assembly and overhaul.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with pumps, valves, compressors, gearboxes, piping and rotating equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and manuals.
• Competence in precision fitting, alignment and mechanical assembly.
• Strong understanding of WHS requirements and site safety procedures.
• Defence, marine, industrial maintenance, shutdown or project experience highly regarded.
• Ability to work effectively within strict procedures and controlled environments.
• Current driver's licence.
• Physically capable of performing the inherent requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical installation, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and overhaul of equipment and systems.
• Operate in a safety-critical, highly regulated environment.
• Work within Defence maintenance operations and follow site procedures.
• Contribute to ongoing reliability and uptime of mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with team to execute planned and corrective maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Reading schematics

Precision fitting

Alignment

Mechanical assembly

WHS compliance

Defence maintenance experience

Driver's licence

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Compressors

Gearboxes

Piping

Rotating equipment

Job description

MECHANICAL FITTERS - DEFENCE | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Casual Opportunity | EA Rates + $40 Daily Site Allowance

About Shadbolt Group Shadbolt Group delivers engineering, maintenance and project solutions across Defence and critical infrastructure. We are committed to safety, quality and delivering reliable outcomes in complex, high-compliance environments.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced, trade-qualified Mechanical Fitters to join our team supporting Defence maintenance operations in South Australia.

You will undertake mechanical installation, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and overhaul of equipment and systems in a safety-critical, highly regulated environment.

What's On Offer

• Casual positions available
• Monday-Friday roster, with overtime opportunities on weekdays and weekends
• Enterprise Agreement (EA) rates based on skills and experience, plus superannuation
• $40 per day client site allowance
• Opportunity to contribute to significant Defence maintenance operations

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade or equivalent
• Australian citizenship is essential due to Defence site requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role, where applicable
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory National Police Check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance, installation, assembly and overhaul
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with pumps, valves, compressors, gearboxes, piping and rotating equipment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and manuals
• Competence in precision fitting, alignment and mechanical assembly
• Strong understanding of WHS requirements and site safety procedures
• Defence, marine, industrial maintenance, shutdown or project experience highly regarded
• Ability to work effectively within strict procedures and controlled environments
• Current driver's licence
• Physically capable of performing the inherent requirements of the role

Ready to Join the Team? If you're a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for your next opportunity in Defence maintenance, we'd like to hear from you.