Mechanical Fitters, 2/1

Engineeringtradesaustralia; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Casual employment

Job summary

Sino Iron at Cape Preston, WA, is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters on a 2:1 FIFO roster. The role offers $83 per hour for casual/temporary work with two positions available and an approximate start date of 21 September 2026.

Join the maintenance team to perform mechanical fittings, servicing and repairs across site equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Australian work rights and required tickets/licences are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Experience in a mining, processing or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Australian work rights and required tickets/licences.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting, maintenance and repairs across site equipment and machinery.
• Preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment.
• Equipment inspections and servicing.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Collaborating with the wider maintenance team.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Australian work rights

Education

Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter

Job description

We are currently seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to join our client's team at Sino Iron, Cape Preston, WA.

15th September, 2026

Mechanical Fitter – Sino Iron, Cape Preston | $83/hr | 2:1 Roster
2 Positions Available | $83 per hour | Casual/Temporary | 2:1 FIFO Roster

We are currently seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to join our client’s team at Sino Iron, Cape Preston, WA.

This is a great opportunity for skilled tradespeople looking for FIFO work on a 2:1 roster, with an attractive hourly rate of $83 per hour.

Start date: Approximately 21 September 2026
Employment type: Temporary / Casual
Roster: 2:1 FIFO
Location: Sino Iron, Cape Preston, WA
Rate: $83 per hour
Positions: 2

The Role

Working as part of an experienced maintenance team, you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical maintenance, repairs and servicing across site equipment and machinery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mechanical fitting, maintenance and repairs
• Preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Fault finding and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment
• Equipment inspections and servicing
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Working collaboratively with the wider maintenance team

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter
• Previous experience in a mining, processing or heavy industrial environment
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Relevant Australian work rights and required tickets/licences

What's on Offer?

• $83 per hour
• Temporary / Casual employment
• 2:1 FIFO roster
• FIFO to Sino Iron, Cape Preston
• Approximate start date of 21 September 2026
• Ongoing work for the right candidates
• 2 positions available
• Opportunity to work with a reputable employer

If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for your next FIFO opportunity in the Pilbara, we'd love to hear from you.

****MUST HAVE AUSTRALIAN WORK RIGHTS****