Maintenance Fitters & Electrical Fitter Mechanic

Trade · Kingaroy, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

For maintenance professionals focused on long-term growth, these Australian roles come with access to ongoing development and potential long-term career opportunities inside sophisticated manufacturing operations. Qualified Maintenance Fitters and Electrical Fitter Mechanics are sought for their practical ability to keep production running.

The work extends well beyond routine maintenance: you will apply a verified trade qualification, hands-on experience and technical problem-solving to maintain automated production equipment, respond to breakdowns and lift equipment reliability. Safety, technical accuracy and dependable workmanship are essential in this professional maintenance environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with reliability improvements through investigation of recurring failures
Diagnose mechanical breakdowns and faults, then repair, replace and maintain the affected machinery components
Deliver planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing
Inspect production machinery to identify potential maintenance issues
Troubleshoot electrical and automated production equipment, diagnosing electrical faults and restoring machinery to operational condition
Work on PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems, including VSDs and related electrical control equipment where required
Support planned shutdowns and maintenance projects
Collaborate with production teams to minimise equipment downtime
Ensure safe, efficient operation of manufacturing equipment in line with workplace health, electrical, food safety and quality procedures
Contribute to continuous improvement across maintenance

Requirements & Eligibility

Recognised trade qualification: Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner
Certificate III Electrical or Electrical Fitter Mechanic qualification for those applying for electrical positions
Electrical applicants need a minimum 5 years' industrial electrical experience and VSD experience
Proven maintenance background in industrial or manufacturing settings, including the maintenance of automated production machinery
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills in practice, plus experience with preventative maintenance programs
PLC experience (Allen Bradley or Siemens) is preferred
Current unrestricted Class C driver's licence
A High Risk Electrical Work Licence is desirable
Experience using MEX or a similar maintenance management system is desirable
Strong commitment to safety and to quality workmanship
Clear communication with production and maintenance teams, balancing independent work with effective teamwork
Availability for rotating 12-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends
An Australian-recognised trade qualification is required for sponsorship consideration
Sponsorship is available to suitably qualified candidates who are already based in Australia

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