Skilled Fitter: Heavy Earthmoving Equipment

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Full-time role

Job summary

Gas and Oil Field Maintenance Pty Ltd, t/as Rim Equipment, is seeking a full-time Fitter (General) to inspect, diagnose, dismantle, repair, fit, and test mechanical components and hydraulic systems on heavy earthmoving equipment. This hands-on workshop role focuses on fitting and refurbishment before resale.

You will read technical drawings, use precision measuring tools, and work with teams to identify defects, repair drives and undercarriage components, and ensure safety procedures.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or IV with on‑the‑job training; minimum two years experience.
• Three years of relevant heavy earthmoving equipment experience can substitute qualifications.
• Demonstrated mechanical fitting and hydraulic fault‑finding on heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery for defects and required repairs.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical assemblies, drives, transmissions and undercarriage components.
• Diagnose hydraulic faults and service pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses and related parts.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain repair records and job cards.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Hydraulic fault-finding

Reading drawings

Precision measuring tools

Education

AQF Certificate III

AQF Certificate IV

Tools

Hydraulic testing equipment

Manual measuring equipment

Job description

Gas and Oil Field Maintenance Pty Ltd, t/as Rim Equipment, is seeking a full-time Fitter (General) to inspect, diagnose, dismantle, repair, fit, and test mechanical components and hydraulic systems on heavy earthmoving equipment. This hands-on workshop role focuses on fitting and refurbishment before resale.

You will read technical drawings, use precision measuring tools, and work with teams to identify defects, repair drives and undercarriage components, and ensure safety procedures.