- We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Mechanical Fitter to join our dynamic team in Rockhampton. If you have a passion for mechanical systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, we want to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:Overhaul and repair various makes and types of gearbox and power transmission equipment.Strip, clean, inspect, and repair industrial power transmission equipment with minimWe are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Mechanical Fitter to join our dynamic team in Rockhampton. If you have a passion for mechanical systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, we want to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:Overhaul and repair various makes and types of gearbox and power transmission equipment.Strip, clean, inspect, and repair industrial power transmission equipment with minim
- Join an Industry Leader in Rail IndustryAre you a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for a new opportunity in Brisbane? We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team for a critical workshop based project at their Eagle Farm facility. This is a great opportunity to work with a leading company in the industry, contributing to an essential project that will make a real difference.Position Overview:As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible forJoin an Industry Leader in Rail IndustryAre you a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for a new opportunity in Brisbane? We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team for a critical workshop based project at their Eagle Farm facility. This is a great opportunity to work with a leading company in the industry, contributing to an essential project that will make a real difference.Position Overview:As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for
- Your new role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Fitter in Adelaide. You will be working for one of the largest glass plants in the Southern Hemisphere. This entails working in a team environment, following Work Health & Safety protocols.Benefits Competitive salaried hourly rate starting from $44.67 plus penaltiesPermanent role with flexible start timeDay shift and Afternoon shift availableOvertime available - frequent Saturday workOppYour new role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Fitter in Adelaide. You will be working for one of the largest glass plants in the Southern Hemisphere. This entails working in a team environment, following Work Health & Safety protocols.Benefits Competitive salaried hourly rate starting from $44.67 plus penaltiesPermanent role with flexible start timeDay shift and Afternoon shift availableOvertime available - frequent Saturday workOpp
- Randstad are seeking mechanical Fitters based in Cairns for Maritime associated employment. Are you a Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitter with Maritime experience? Join our team in the vibrant city of Cairns and become part of the thriving shipping industry! We are currently seeking dedicated professionals, preferably with high-risk licenses for working at heights, confined spaces, and elevated work platform to join our team.Company Overview:We are a leadingRandstad are seeking mechanical Fitters based in Cairns for Maritime associated employment. Are you a Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitter with Maritime experience? Join our team in the vibrant city of Cairns and become part of the thriving shipping industry! We are currently seeking dedicated professionals, preferably with high-risk licenses for working at heights, confined spaces, and elevated work platform to join our team.Company Overview:We are a leading
- Randstad Recruitment are currently looking for Mechanical Fitters for an ASAP StartLocation: HendersonPay rate: $63.90 - 70.00/hour + penaltiesRole Type: Casual Hours: 9 day fortnight (76 hours a fortnight - Monday to Friday, every other Friday off) + Occasional overtimeStart: ASAP - pending medicals and induction completionIf you are interested in applying, please see the requirements below Be an Australian Citizen (for security defence clearance)Trade QuRandstad Recruitment are currently looking for Mechanical Fitters for an ASAP StartLocation: HendersonPay rate: $63.90 - 70.00/hour + penaltiesRole Type: Casual Hours: 9 day fortnight (76 hours a fortnight - Monday to Friday, every other Friday off) + Occasional overtimeStart: ASAP - pending medicals and induction completionIf you are interested in applying, please see the requirements below Be an Australian Citizen (for security defence clearance)Trade Qu
- Randstad Recruitment is looking for a Mechanical Fitter with previous Crushing experience for our client who is a specialist in heavy equipment manufacturing. Location: BassendeanHours: Monday - Friday, 9.5 hour days, flexible start time between 4 - 6am Duration: Ongoing - with strong opportunity for permanencyStart Date: ASAPRate: $60/hour + penalties Requirements:Trade qualification with at least 2 years previous experience working on crushersWhite CardCRandstad Recruitment is looking for a Mechanical Fitter with previous Crushing experience for our client who is a specialist in heavy equipment manufacturing. Location: BassendeanHours: Monday - Friday, 9.5 hour days, flexible start time between 4 - 6am Duration: Ongoing - with strong opportunity for permanencyStart Date: ASAPRate: $60/hour + penalties Requirements:Trade qualification with at least 2 years previous experience working on crushersWhite CardC
- Our client is a global market leader for measuring and process technology solutions, with a local specialization into vibrating screens at CHPP’s. Their service division is rapidly expanding due to unprecedented growth across Australian industry. As a result, we are looking for a Field Service Mechanical Fitter based in the NewcastleWhat's involved? OEM mechanical maintenance, inspections and repairs on vibrating screens on customer CHPP’s and mine sitesReOur client is a global market leader for measuring and process technology solutions, with a local specialization into vibrating screens at CHPP’s. Their service division is rapidly expanding due to unprecedented growth across Australian industry. As a result, we are looking for a Field Service Mechanical Fitter based in the NewcastleWhat's involved? OEM mechanical maintenance, inspections and repairs on vibrating screens on customer CHPP’s and mine sitesRe
- Our client has a national base in the mining, manufacturing and power generation sectors and has a local reputation for industrial repairs and overhauls. Due to internal growth, we are looking for multiple Mechanical Fitters with hydraulic knowledge to support their workshop overhauls team.The successful candidates will start a 6 month casual probation and transition to full time with proven ability. If you’re a Trade Qualified Fitter looking to utilize yoOur client has a national base in the mining, manufacturing and power generation sectors and has a local reputation for industrial repairs and overhauls. Due to internal growth, we are looking for multiple Mechanical Fitters with hydraulic knowledge to support their workshop overhauls team.The successful candidates will start a 6 month casual probation and transition to full time with proven ability. If you’re a Trade Qualified Fitter looking to utilize yo
- Randstad are looking for Mechanical Fitters for an immediate start! Randstad has a very exciting position working in one of Perth's premier workshops in Welshpool. Our client is one of the leading contractors in fixed plant maintenance in WA and are looking for someone with relevant experience to add value to their ever-growing team. Please see information below.Details ASAP startWelshpool location - be home every night!Ongoing positionCrusher and screen aRandstad are looking for Mechanical Fitters for an immediate start! Randstad has a very exciting position working in one of Perth's premier workshops in Welshpool. Our client is one of the leading contractors in fixed plant maintenance in WA and are looking for someone with relevant experience to add value to their ever-growing team. Please see information below.Details ASAP startWelshpool location - be home every night!Ongoing positionCrusher and screen a
- We have a very exciting position doing maintenance work on vessels in Fremantle. You'll be contracting on the water in a fantastic location, working a reputable WA business. Become part of a small solid crew, working for a stable employer that genuinely values their employees. Please see information on the position below!DetailsASAP startFremantle location - 1 minute walk from Bathers Beach or a 5 minute drive to South Beach, perfect for the warmer monthsPWe have a very exciting position doing maintenance work on vessels in Fremantle. You'll be contracting on the water in a fantastic location, working a reputable WA business. Become part of a small solid crew, working for a stable employer that genuinely values their employees. Please see information on the position below!DetailsASAP startFremantle location - 1 minute walk from Bathers Beach or a 5 minute drive to South Beach, perfect for the warmer monthsP
- Randstad Recruitment is currently looking for a Mechanical Fitter to work in the Perth CBD at our client who is Western Australia's longest serving hospital. Location: Perth CBDHours: Monday - Friday, 38 hours/weekPay rate: $57.52 Duration: 3 months with possibility for extensionDuties: Provide technical support for the full range of rehabilitation technology services, including:• Cushion systems, seating adaptations and other methods required for pressureRandstad Recruitment is currently looking for a Mechanical Fitter to work in the Perth CBD at our client who is Western Australia's longest serving hospital. Location: Perth CBDHours: Monday - Friday, 38 hours/weekPay rate: $57.52 Duration: 3 months with possibility for extensionDuties: Provide technical support for the full range of rehabilitation technology services, including:• Cushion systems, seating adaptations and other methods required for pressure
- Our client is a global leader in fluid engineering, with a local specialisation into the manufacture and overhaul of Electric Motors. Their division is rapidly expanding due to growth across Australian industry, and we are looking for multiple Motor Rewinders to fill full time, permanent positions based in Newcastle.What's involved? Rewind electric motors and generatorsInspection, repair and overhaul of electro-mechanical equipment including High and MediuOur client is a global leader in fluid engineering, with a local specialisation into the manufacture and overhaul of Electric Motors. Their division is rapidly expanding due to growth across Australian industry, and we are looking for multiple Motor Rewinders to fill full time, permanent positions based in Newcastle.What's involved? Rewind electric motors and generatorsInspection, repair and overhaul of electro-mechanical equipment including High and Mediu
- Our clients benefits Competitive hourly rate starting from $49ph plus penalties.Large workshop environment, well ventilated, big projects.Potential Long Term Opportunities.Overtime available.Opportunity to grow within the company.About your new role Our clients are seeking experienced Fitters for workshop, plant or site based roles.Breakdowns, shutdowns and preventive maintenance.Work on large drilling products & machinery.Ongoing training and developmentOur clients benefits Competitive hourly rate starting from $49ph plus penalties.Large workshop environment, well ventilated, big projects.Potential Long Term Opportunities.Overtime available.Opportunity to grow within the company.About your new role Our clients are seeking experienced Fitters for workshop, plant or site based roles.Breakdowns, shutdowns and preventive maintenance.Work on large drilling products & machinery.Ongoing training and development
- Our client is a global service provider to the mining and cement industries. Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Leading Hand Mechanical Fitter for a full time, permanent workshop based position in Newcastle. The successful candidate will be confident in driving successful outcomes of their team including daily pre-starts and safety interactions, and have a familiarity with fixed plant overhauls. If you’ve got previous leading hand experiencOur client is a global service provider to the mining and cement industries. Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Leading Hand Mechanical Fitter for a full time, permanent workshop based position in Newcastle. The successful candidate will be confident in driving successful outcomes of their team including daily pre-starts and safety interactions, and have a familiarity with fixed plant overhauls. If you’ve got previous leading hand experienc
- Are you a skilled fitter machinist looking to advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? We’re seeking a talented individual to join the maintenance team of one of clients who specialise in the production of high-quality engineered precast concrete products, including steel reinforced concrete pipes and culverts.Key Responsibilities:Operate and maintain a variety of machining tools and equipment.Read and interpret technical drawings and sAre you a skilled fitter machinist looking to advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? We’re seeking a talented individual to join the maintenance team of one of clients who specialise in the production of high-quality engineered precast concrete products, including steel reinforced concrete pipes and culverts.Key Responsibilities:Operate and maintain a variety of machining tools and equipment.Read and interpret technical drawings and s
- Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Fitter – Eagle Farm, BrisbaneHourly Rate: $60 + Penalties | Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing ContractJoin an Industry Leader in the Defense Sector!Are you an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Fitter looking for your next challenge in Brisbane? We are seeking skilled professionals to join a critical workshop-based project at our client's Eagle Farm facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading defense industry playeHeavy Diesel Mechanic / Fitter – Eagle Farm, BrisbaneHourly Rate: $60 + Penalties | Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing ContractJoin an Industry Leader in the Defense Sector!Are you an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Fitter looking for your next challenge in Brisbane? We are seeking skilled professionals to join a critical workshop-based project at our client's Eagle Farm facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading defense industry playe
- Randstad is on the lookout for hard-working Mechanical Fitters for project works across various Sydney Water sites based around the Kemp's Creek and Castle Hill areas.What You’ll Do:Install and maintain plant equipmentConduct various mechanical works on manufactured parts and sub-assembliesMaintain and install structural/mechanical pipingFit and install pipeworkPerform fault finding and preventive maintenanceAssemble spooling, mechanical instruments, and vRandstad is on the lookout for hard-working Mechanical Fitters for project works across various Sydney Water sites based around the Kemp's Creek and Castle Hill areas.What You’ll Do:Install and maintain plant equipmentConduct various mechanical works on manufactured parts and sub-assembliesMaintain and install structural/mechanical pipingFit and install pipeworkPerform fault finding and preventive maintenanceAssemble spooling, mechanical instruments, and v
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mechanical fitter jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current mechanical fitter jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a mechanical fitter. You can compare and filter relevant mechanical fitter positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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mechanical fitter jobs contract types
Mechanical fitter jobs are available in varied contract types. These include:
- mechanical fitter jobs - permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a mechanical fitter for the same company indefinitely. This gives you added job security.
- mechanical fitter jobs - contract: in a contract position, you work for a fixed duration stipulated in the employment agreement. This allows you to determine if you enjoy working as a mechanical fitter.
- mechanical fitter jobs - temporary: in a temporary position, you work for the same company short-term. You can build your experience in maintaining and repairing equipment.
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about mechanical fitter jobs
As a mechanical fitter, you assemble machine parts and equipment using the drawings and schematics provided. You fit the metallic parts of machines to create production equipment or machinery. Other duties involve performing scheduled maintenance and carrying out repairs or inspecting structures to ensure adherence to industrial legislation.
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how much does a mechanical fitter make in Australia?
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how to apply for mechanical fitter jobs
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how do I apply for a job as a mechanical fitter?
If you are interested in becoming a mechanical fitter, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the ‘education and qualifications’ section of our mechanical fitter job profile.
To work as a mechanical fitter, find an apprenticeship or traineeship program as a mechanical engineering tradesperson. When you complete the apprenticeship, you receive a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade. Depending on the industry, you may also need certifications in forklift operations or welding and fabrication.
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