Mechanical Tradesperson - Fitter

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited; Ayr; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Superannuation entitlements

Exclusive partner discounts

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is seeking a Mechanical Fitter at our Kalamia Mill in Queensland. The role involves hands-on maintenance of crushers, hydraulics, pumps and gearboxes while upholding safety and reliability standards.

Expect shift work with possible overtime and weekends, in a permanent full-time capacity. The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Fitting, with current Confined Space and Working at Heights certifications, plus a manual driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Fitting required.
• Current Confined Space and Working at Heights certifications.
• Manual driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on factory equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, conveyors, and milling equipment.
• Diagnose equipment faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime and support production requirements.
• Assist with shutdown, maintenance day, and breakdown activities as required.
• Provide and undertake training as required.
• Access, read and interpret technical manuals and drawings.
• Ensure permits to work, risk assessments and job safety analysis are conducted for all work undertaken.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the maintenance team.

Skills

Maintenance

Diagnostics

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 Kalamia Mill which requires shift work, with some potential for overtime and weekend work.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Carry out directions of and work in conjunction with the Operations Coordinator
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on factory equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, conveyors, and milling equipment.
• Diagnose equipment faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime and support production requirements.
• Assist with shutdown, maintenance day, and breakdown activities as required.
• Provide and undertake training as required
• Access, read and interpret technical manuals and drawings
• Ensure permits to work, risk assessments and job safety analysis are conducted for all work undertaken
• Adhere to all safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the maintenance team.

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.

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