4 Mechanical Fitter jobs in Australia

Our Client is a leading manufacturer of high quality industrial mining vehicles in Australia, designing some of the strongest and most reliable Service Trucks and Water Carts in the industry. They are seeking two Mobile Plant Mechanical Fitters on full time hoursfor a contract period of 4-6 weeks with an immediate start. Please note - this time frame may be extended, and there is the possibility of ongoing work.RequirementsTrade qualified and experienced in hydraulics and air brakesExperience working on service trucks and water cartsMechanical aptitude with the ability to be versatile and assist other trades as requiredSafety focussed - a strong understanding of safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in an industrial environment BenefitsMonday to Friday with optional weekend work availableFree on-site parking$60-$75 - flat rate

What’s in it for you?

• Starting from $76,515 to $92,000 in line with qualifications and experience

• Generous employee discount schemes and salary sacrifice options.

• Close knit team with a great culture.

• Training and support to help you achieve professional goals.



About Joii:

Joii undertakes various trade work for businesses throughout Queensland. By taking up a position with Joii it means that you are part of a bigger family and have access to a range of opportunities with a number of businesses. You also get the added bonus that what you do will make a difference in the community.

Our clients are some of Australia’s biggest and strong demand will ensure long-term employment.

We believe in Creating Opportunity and any profits we create do exactly that for those who need a little bit of extra support.

Joii provides hope and opportunity for disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Joii's approach is twofold:

• We provide social impact programs that offer hope and opportunity for the disadvantaged and vulnerable. The programs focus on providing employment, pathways to employment, and housing opportunities.

• We operate sustainable funding creating social enterprises whose objective is to support the vision.

The Opportunity:

Joii offers secure, well-paid positions with the added bonus that what you do will make a difference in our community.

Due to a long, strong, and ongoing pipeline of work we are ungently seeking enthusiastic and motivated applicants for the positions of qualified Fitter - Mechanic (General) within our Queensland Trades Team who will work for our valued clients.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this role is to work as part of a team to create, maintain and operate a reliable and accurate production line and testing facility for the manufacture of a variety of automotive products.

Essential skills needed:

• Qualification and/or 2+ years’ experience as a Fitter or Mechanic with relevant Fitter experience.

• Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

• Ability to manage own time and others to meet agreed timeframe and projects.

• Experience operating High Speed manufacturing equipment.

• Mechanical Aptitude – understanding of fundamental principles.

• An understanding of manufacturing systems and processes

• Able to work on tasks autonomously.

• Exhibits self-motivation and takes responsibility for actions.

• Demonstrates a strong solutions-focused approach to work and problem-solving skills.



About you:

• Demonstrates an ability to build rapport and effective working relationships with team members, internal and external stakeholders.

• Hard working and reliable.

• Good communication skills (reading, writing, understanding and spoken English)

• Positively contributes to morale and a positive work environment and commits to achieving team goals and

• Demonstrates a positive, willingness to learn and ability to follow directions from managers.



What you need to do now

If you are interested and have the experience, we would love to hear from you!

Please click the 'APPLY' button now and send through your resume and cover letter detailing your previous relevant experience and why you are the perfect candidate for our team.



Additional Information:

Have MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade and Fitting AQF Certificate III (with at least two years of on-the-job training) or an AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) as a Fitter or Mechanic with fitter experience

Tasks include:

• Fitting fabricated parts into products and assembling parts and subassemblies to produce finished products.

• Ensure all tasks are carried out as per Standard Operating Procedures and that components or assemblies comply with quality assurance standards.

• Adjust setting guides, stops and other controls during production to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.

• Following procedures and interpret specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings.

• Checking fabricated and assembled parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using a variety of measuring and testing Instruments.

• Consistently produce components or assemblies to the required quality standard and within the designated cycle time.

• Notify supervision of Safety, Component or Equipment issues in a timely manner and undertake/or assist with the required mechanical remedial repair.

• Carry out daily pre-start checks on machine and material handling equipment.

• Seek to learn new tasks and become multi-skilled.

• Assist with the repair and maintenance of production machinery.

• Contribute to improvement activities through sharing of ideas and teamwork.

Maintenance Fitter (Rotating Shift) - Kelso
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**Date:** 24 Oct 2025
**Location:** Kelso, NSW, AU, 2795
**Company:** Simplot
In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.
Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
**Culture and Benefits**
At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
+ Respect for Resources
+ Spirit of Innovation
+ Passion for People
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
**The Perks**
+ Annual increase to base rate of pay - per Simplot NCA
+ Attractive shift loadings & overtime rates (where applicable)
+ RDO accruals
+ Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
+ Income protection insurance provided
+ Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments
+ Discounted health insurance options
**About Our Role**
+ Permanent Monday to Friday rotating shift position (weekend overtime available)
+ Work on a diverse and unique array of food processing fixed plant & equipment
+ Base rate of $46.34 p/h (increases to $47.59 p/h from 01/12) + weekend OT paid at double-time for all hours
+ 15% afternoon shift loading
+ 30% night shift loading
Here at Simplot Kelso we have an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experience Maintenance Fitter to join our dynamic Maintenance team on a permanent Monday to Friday rotating shift roster. Simplot Kelso is our seafood and snacking processing plant, producing approx. 50 tonnes of product daily (75 SKUs) for the retail and foodservice markets including Birds Eye, I&J and Captain's Catch branded products. The site employs approx. 120 local employees, with approximately 95% of manufactured goods consisting of either Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seafood.
Day shift 0630 - 1530hrs
Afternoon shift 1500 - 000hrs
Night shift 2300 - 0800hrs
**What You Will Do**
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager (via the Mechanical Team Lead), the Maintenance Fitter will perform planned, opportunity and breakdown maintenance activities on a range of food processing fixed plant & equipment in alignment with the site's Maintenance and Production schedules to support plant optimisation, reliability, employee safety and continuous improvement activities.
Working closey with the wider Maintenance team (incl. Electrical / Automation / Projects) in addition to the Production team, this hands-on, technically aligned role will provide mechanical expertise to Simplot Kelso's operations to;
+ Identify faults and perform breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and micro-stops caused by production machinery and equipment
+ Inspect, test and maintain machinery & equipment in production areas and the wider plant
+ Perform general plant and building maintenance work
+ Undertake specific project work upon request
+ Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Simplot Safety, Health and Wellbing + Environmental programmes and goals
+ Utilise MEX CMMS to update work orders, search asset history and advise on any maintenance trends or opportunity for improvement and innovation
**Site equipment includes;**
+ Slicer presser, fish finger and Formax processing equipment
+ Radio frequency tunnels
+ Par frying area
+ Dusting, coating and frying / air-frying
+ Spiral freezing and frozen stores
+ 2 automated, robotic packing and palletising lines
**About You**
+ Possess a 100% commitment to health and safety in the workplace
+ Hold a Cert III Engineering - Mechanical (or equivalent)
+ Ability to interpret mechanical drawings
+ Experience with food processing equipment e.g. fillers, closers, packaging equipment, palletisers and conveyor systems will be highly regarded
+ Experience of servicing and overhauling various pump types
+ Welding experience of MAW and TIG welding, the ability to use workshop equipment e.g. lathes and milling machines in addition to experience with hydraulic & pneumatic systems
+ Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Windows suite of products in addition to CMMS software (Simplot use MEX)
+ Strong problem-solving analytical skills
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Motivated and diligent work ethic with a team-player mindset
+ Commitment to a rotating shift based roster
+ Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)
**Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring both a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).**
**APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date**
**Job Requisition ID:** 23864
**Travel Required** : None
**Location(s):** GF Plant - Kelso
**Country** : Australia
**_Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at_** ** **
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