Suspension & Assembly Fit-out Technician / Trailer Builder

Fibreglass Transport Equipment; Greater Dandenong; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Onsite parking

Overtime opportunities

Long-term stability

Supportive team environment

Résumé du poste

Fibreglass Transport Equipment in Australia is seeking a Suspension & Assembly Fit-out Technician / Trailer Builder to help bring new semi-trailers to life. You will perform structural assembly, precise mechanical fitment to the chassis, and complete electrical and pneumatic fit-outs to customer specifications.

Join a focused team at our Dandenong South facility, with a structured roster and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Trade background in Mechanics or Automotive fittings.
• Ability to read layout instructions and follow SOPs precisely.
• Strong teamwork and dependable work ethic.
• Experience with auto-electrical wiring, air brakes, hydraulics.
• Proficient with a wide range of hand and power tools.

Responsabilités

• Assemble body components and fit-out to chassis according to specs.
• Fit air suspensions, running gear, landing legs, and skid plates.
• Install refrigeration units and fit fuel tanks and toolboxes.
• Wire looms and connect lighting and complete pneumatic networks.
• Fit interior components such as load lok, rails and related fixtures.
• Position doors, seals, hinges, and rear bumpers; install seals.
• Follow SOPs and maintain high workmanship standards.

Connaissances

Mechanic trade

Wiring experience

SOP compliance

Team player

Tool familiarity

Formation

Trade background in Mechanics

Outils

Hand tools

Power tools

Wiring tools

Description du poste

Suspension & Assembly Fit-out Technician / Trailer Builder

Working as part of a small, focused team, you will play a critical role in bringing brand-new semi-trailers to life. You will be responsible for the structural assembly of body components, precision mechanical fitment to the trailer chassis, and complete electrical and pneumatic fit-outs to strict customer specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Fitting air suspensions, running gear, landing legs, and skid plates
• Laying out front-end mounting holes, securing bolts, and fitting refrigeration units
• Positioning and fitting components including fuel tanks, toolboxes, ply boxes, bar boxes, under-body storage lockers (including hinges, locks, and seals), and spare wheel carriers
• Fastening wire looms, fitting/connecting front, side, and rear lights, and handling the complete pneumatic networks (including EBS/ABS braking systems)
• Fitting specialized interior components such as loadlok, double load pockets, airflow floors, meat rails, and remote evaporators
• Positioning and fitting rear trailer doors, door locks, hinges, and cutting/fitting door seals
• Fitting corner protectors, rub rails, D rubbers, rear bumpers, mudguards, mud flaps, labels, and signs
• Performing all assembly and workshop tasks strictly in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

About you

• Trade background in Mechanics (Automotive, Heavy Vehicle, or Plant), Automotive Accessories Fitters, or Bus/Truck/Trailer Technicians
• Strong exposure to auto-electrical wiring, air brakes, hydraulics, or body component assembly
• Ability to read layout instructions, follow SOPs precisely, and deliver high-quality workmanship
• Proven track record of dependability, a strong work ethic, and a great team attitude
• Experience using a wide range of hand and power tools

About us

Fibreglass Transport Equipment (FTE) is a proudly family-owned and operated Australian manufacturing business that genuinely values its staff. Due to sustained, booming demand for our high-quality new semi-trailer builds, we are expanding our production capacity at our Dandenong South facility. When you join our team, you aren't just an employee number—you are a rewarded and respected part of a close-knit, supportive crew that prioritises long-term job security.

• Work a structured Monday to Thursday roster, with regular, strongly encouraged overtime shifts available most Friday's to significantly boost your earnings
• Permanent, long-term stability with a highly successful, growing manufacturer
• Work alongside a fantastic team of people in a respectful, down-to-earth environment
• Hassle-free onsite parking every day at our Dandenong South site