Mechanical Fitters

Wilmar Sugar; Hinchinbrook Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Additional leave and superannuation

Partner discounts

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables in North Queensland's Herbert Region is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Fitter to maintain, repair and overhaul heavy plant across our sugar factories. You’ll work with milling trains, gearboxes, pumps, hydraulic systems and conveyors, performing fault-finding and planned maintenance in a demanding industrial environment.

We’re looking for qualified Mechanical Fitters who take pride in their trade, can mentor apprentices and thrive in a team.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience maintaining, repairing and overhauling large fixed plant.
• Ability to fault-find and perform mechanical repairs in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heavy industrial plant: inspect, service, repair and overhaul fixed plant.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to minimise downtime.
• Operate workshop machines (lathes, mills) to repair or manufacture components.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance across the plant.
• Collaborate with other trades and operators to plan maintenance.
• Mentor apprentices and trainees with trade knowledge.
• Follow isolation and permit requirements; keep maintenance records.
• Participate in continuous improvement to boost reliability and safety.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical aptitude

Machining experience

Hands-on maintenance

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting)

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Workshop equipment

Job description

Looking for a hands-on mechanical fitting role where you'll work on large-scale industrial machinery and put your trade skills to work?

As a Mechanical Fitter at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll work within our Herbert Region sugar factories, maintaining, repairing and overhauling the heavy mechanical equipment that keeps our operations running. From large milling trains, gearboxes and pumps through to hydraulic systems, bearings, conveyors and associated fixed plant, you'll work across a broad range of machinery in a demanding industrial environment.

This is a maintenance-focused role where practical fault-finding, mechanical repairs, precision fitting and workshop skills are essential. You'll work alongside other tradespeople and operational teams to investigate breakdowns, complete planned maintenance and keep our equipment operating safely and reliably.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in North Queensland's Herbert Region. During the crushing season, generally June to December, maintenance activities focus on keeping the factories running and responding to breakdowns. During the maintenance season, generally January to May, the focus shifts to major repairs, overhauls and preparing the plant for the next crush.

Being based in the beautiful Hinchinbrook Shire and located at either Victoria or Macknade Mill means you can take advantage of the relaxed, outdoor lifestyle when you're off the clock, making this a truly unique career and life opportunity.

Your Role in Action

• Maintain Heavy Industrial Plant: Inspect, service, repair and overhaul large, fixed plant and mechanical equipment, including milling trains, gearboxes, pumps, hydraulic systems, bearings, conveyors and associated machinery.
• Fault-Find & Repair: Diagnose mechanical faults, investigate equipment failures and carry out practical repairs to minimise downtime and maintain safe, reliable factory operations.
• Machine & Manufacture: Use workshop machinery, including lathes, milling machines and other machining equipment, to repair, modify or manufacture mechanical components to suit operational and maintenance requirements.
• Keep Our Equipment Running: Undertake preventative and corrective maintenance, including equipment inspections, component replacements, mechanical adjustments and major overhauls.
• Work Across the Factory: Collaborate with other tradespeople, operators and the Work Coordinator to plan and complete maintenance activities, respond to breakdowns and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
• Share Your Trade Knowledge: Provide practical guidance and on-the-job support to apprentices and trainees, helping them develop their mechanical skills and trade knowledge.
• Work Safely & Accurately: Follow isolation and permit requirements, complete work orders and maintenance records, and maintain safe working practices across the workshop and factory.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in inspections, identify improvement opportunities, implement corrective actions, and support initiatives that enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Your Winning Combination

We're looking for qualified Mechanical Fitters who take pride in their trade, enjoy hands-on maintenance and are confident working with large industrial machinery.

You'll bring strong mechanical aptitude, practical fault-finding skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and alongside other trades and operational teams. Experience maintaining, repairing and overhauling large, fixed plant will be particularly valuable.

To be considered, you'll need:

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting) or an equivalent recognised mechanical fitting trade qualification.

Ideally, you'll also bring:

• Experience maintaining and repairing large, fixed plant, including gearboxes, pumps, hydraulic systems, bearings and heavy mechanical equipment.
• Recent hands-on machining experience, particularly using lathes, milling machines and other workshop equipment.
• Experience in sugar milling, heavy industry, manufacturing, mineral processing or similar industrial maintenance environments.
• Confined Space and Working at Heights competencies.
• A current manual driver's licence.
• Additional relevant High Risk Work Licences or trade competencies.

Don't have all the additional tickets? We still want to hear from you.

For the right candidate with the trade skills, aptitude and willingness to learn, we'll support further training and development to build the competencies required for the role.

What Wilmar will offer you

At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

Please take the time to review and update your résumé before applying, ensuring it accurately reflects your current trade skills, mechanical maintenance experience, machining capabilities, relevant licences and training.

For questions about the position, please contact our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at 0417 868 541. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest Manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.

We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.

We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.