4 Pipe Fitter jobs in Australia

Mechanical Fitter / Automation Technician
Job ID
228338
Posted
08-Jul-2025
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Melbourne - Victoria - Australia
**Opportunity to join a growing business with exciting opportunities.**
**Key role supporting a dedicated client site which is a distribution centre.**
**Shifts may include between 6:30 am to 5:30 pm and weekends with possible on-call duties**
**Culture of our team at CBRE GWS:**
With world leading Facilities Management Certification & Institute of Leadership and Management training programs, CBRE is uniquely placed to provide long term career progression for our people.
Our focus in on providing high quality hard services lead technical support service to our client base. The technician ensures minimal downtime and optimal performance through skilled mechanical and automation expertise.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Perform preventative and unplanned maintenance on conveyor systems, including mechanical components like motors, gearboxes, chains, belts, bearings, shafts, rollers and sprockets.
+ Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) if required and sensors.
+ Conduct routine inspections to identify wear, perform repairs, and replace worn or damaged parts to prevent system failures.
+ Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings to diagnose and resolve faults.
+ Collaborate with other technicians and operators, using computerized management systems to track work orders and parts.
+ Follow safety protocols, maintain clean work environments, and participate actively in health and safety programs.
+ Perform related tasks such as equipment cleaning, rigging, hoisting, and calibration.
**The Ideal Candidate**
+ CERT III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) (Or equivalent)
+ Construction Induction (White Card) (CPCCWHS1001)
+ Valid Driver's Licence
+ 4 years' experience within manufacturing or facilities management is highly desirable
+ Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting is essential but not required.
**The following would be well regarded:**
+ Enter & work in a confined space (RIIWHS202D)
+ Work safely at heights (RIIWHS204D)
+ Supervise work in confined spaces (RIIWHS401D)
+ Forklift licence (LF - High Risk Licence)
+ Boom Type Elevating Work Platform (WP - High Risk Licence)
+ Elevated Work Platform Licence (SL - Scissor Lift & BL - Boom Lift) (EWP Yellow Card)
**Can we inspire you to join us? **
CBRE is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the business. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, women, mature age workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. 
Joining our team means surrounding yourself with talented, driven professionals who are at the top of their field. Your journey starts here with some of benefits such as:
+ Uncapped opportunities to develop your career within facilities management
+ Flexibility and work/life balanced role.
+ Opportunity to work autonomously and manage the delivery of services from planning though to execution while supported by a highly experienced platform team to provide mentoring and guidance.
We look forward to hearing from you.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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 br>• enerous employee discount schemes and salary sacrifice options. < r>• C ose knit team with a great culture. < r>• T aining and support to help you achieve professional goals. < r>
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. < r>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 rovide 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. < r>• W operate sustainable funding creating social enterprises whose objective is to support the vision. < r>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:
• Q alification and/or 2+ years’ experience as a Fitter or Mechanic with relevant Fitter experience.
• A ility to manage own time and others to meet agreed timeframe and projects. < r>• E perience operating High Speed manufacturing equipment. < r>• M chanical Aptitude – understanding of fundamental principles.
• A le to work on tasks autonomously. < r>• E hibits self-motivation and takes responsibility for actions. < r>• D monstrates a strong solutions-focused approach to work and problem-solving skills. < r>
About you:
• D monstrates an ability to build rapport and effective working relationships with team members, internal and external stakeholders. < r>• H rd working and reliable. < r>• G od communication skills (reading, writing, understanding and spoken English) < r>• P sitively contributes to morale and a positive work environment and commits to achieving team goals and < r>• D monstrates a positive, willingness to learn and ability to follow directions from managers. < r>
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 < r>Tasks include:
• Fit ing fabricated parts into products and assembling parts and subassemblies to produce finished products. < r>• E sure all tasks are carried out as per Standard Operating Procedures and that components or assemblies comply with quality assurance standards. < r>• A just setting guides, stops and other controls during production to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops. < r>• F llowing procedures and interpret specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings. < r>• C ecking fabricated and assembled parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using a variety of measuring and testing Instruments. < r>• C nsistently produce components or assemblies to the required quality standard and within the designated cycle time. < r>• N tify supervision of Safety, Component or Equipment issues in a timely manner and undertake/or assist with the required mechanical remedial repair. < r>• C rry out daily pre-start checks on machine and material handling equipment. < r>• S ek to learn new tasks and become multi-skilled. < r>• A sist with the repair and maintenance of production machinery. < r>• C ntribute to improvement activities through sharing of ideas and teamwork.