Mechanical Tradesperson - Fitter

Wilmar Sugar Pty Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Superannuation Entitlements

Exclusive partner discounts

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Pty Ltd invites applications for a Mechanical Fitter at Invicta Mill. You will maintain and repair key equipment across crushing stations, including hydraulics, gearboxes and pumps, with safety and reliability at the forefront.

An ideal candidate holds a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Fitting and the relevant safety tickets, plus a driver’s licence. The role is permanent full-time at a day work roster, with potential overtime and weekend work, and offers competitive

Qualifications

• Requires Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Fitting.
• In addition, valid Confined Space and Working at Heights certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and fabricate using workshop machinery to manufacture components.
• Keep assets running by performing preventative maintenance and aiding fault reporting and repairs.
• Empower apprentices and trainees through guidance, task definition and on‑the‑job training.
• Collaborate with the Work Coordinator on costs, scheduling and asset performance for continuous improvement.
• Document work orders, permits and timesheets to ensure smooth operations and traceability.
• Uphold quality standards by conducting inspections and implementing improvements in a collaborative team.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Fabrication

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership to apprentices

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Fitting

Job description

Discover Your Next Role

As a Mechanical Fitter with Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you’ll take on a hands‑on role maintaining and repairing key equipment across our Mill’s crushing stations — including hydraulics, gearboxes, and pumps. You’ll collaborate closely with other departments to keep operations running smoothly, all while upholding our strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring our mill’s ongoing success and performance.

This is a permanent full time position based at our Invicta Mill which requires working on a day work roster all year round, with some potential for overtime and weekend work.

Your Role in Action

• Innovate and Fabricate - Utilize workshop machinery to manufacture engineering components, applying your fabrication skills to contribute to various projects.
• Keep Our Assets Running: Participate in preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, and assisting with fault reporting and repairs to ensure optimal factory operations.
• Empower the Next Generation: Provide guidance and leadership to apprentices and trainees, defining tasks and performance targets while offering valuable on-the-job training and feedback.
• Collaborate for Success: Liaise with the Work Coordinator on costs, scheduling expenditures, and assisting in assessing the economic life and performance of assets to drive continuous improvement
• Document with Precision: Ensure all work orders and permits are accurately completed while maintaining timesheets and standard reports for seamless operations.
• Uphold Quality and Teamwork: Work within a collaborative environment, conducting inspections, identifying problems, and implementing improvements to ensure the highest quality standards.

Your Winning Combination

Our ideal candidate holds a Certificate III in Engineering – (Mechanical Fitting), along with current Confined Space and Working at Heights certifications, and a manual driver’s licence. Additional tickets or qualifications are always a bonus! Welding experience is highly regarded in this role.

We also value a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development and offer support to help you expand your skills and advance your career.

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.

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.