Job Description

Qualified Mechanical Fitter - $93K - $95K + Superannuation

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Technical Focus – Smithfield NSW

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$93,000 - $95,000 a year

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Full time, Permanent

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The Company

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Our client is a globally recognised engineering and technology organisation with over 150 years of industry experience. As a long-established, family-owned business, they deliver innovative solutions across a broad range of heavy industry sectors including Rail, Mining, Transport, Energy & Power. Their equipment and engineering expertise support critical infrastructure projects worldwide, making them a trusted leader in heavy industrial manufacturing.

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They are committed to fostering a Safety First culture, where the wellbeing of every employee is the highest priority. Safety, quality, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the core of everything they do.

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Advantages

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- Permanent full-time opportunity
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- Competitive salary package with overtime paid at double time
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- 5 weeks annual leave
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- Supportive and collaborative team environment
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- Career development and long-term progression opportunities
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- Ongoing training and professional development
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- Company lunches and team celebrations
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- PPE uniforms and tools provided
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- Comprehensive training, including forklift and overhead crane operation where required
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Working Hours

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- Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 3:30pm
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- Overtime available when required including Saturday
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About the Role

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Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for the inspection, repair, assembly, testing and refurbishment of mechanical components used within the railway and underground mining industries. Working in a modern workshop environment,



you'll be involved in a variety of hands-on tasks while maintaining high standards of workmanship and embracing the company's Safety First culture.

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This role offers excellent opportunities to expand your skills through ongoing training and development within a supportive and collaborative team.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Inspect, diagnose and assess mechanical components requiring repair or refurbishment.
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- Dismantle, repair, refurbish and reassemble mechanical equipment.
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- Assemble and test components for rail and underground mining applications.
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- Perform precision fitting, machining and mechanical maintenance activities.
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- Operate workshop machinery, including dynamic balancing equipment and other production machinery.
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- Carry out high-pressure cleaning of mechanical components and conveyor system parts.
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- Take accurate measurements using precision measuring equipment.
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- Complete job documentation, reports and maintenance records using the company's ERP system.
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- Participate in daily toolbox meetings and actively contribute to maintaining a Safety First workplace.
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- Assist with preparation and finishing work within the paint booth when required.
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- Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials throughout the workshop (training provided where required).
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- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and comply with all WHS policies,



procedures and quality standards.
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- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support a positive team culture.
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Skills & Experience

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- Trade qualification in Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
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- Minimum 5 years' experience working within a heavy industrial manufacturing, engineering or maintenance environment.
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- Strong mechanical fitting, assembly and fault-finding experience.
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- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
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- Competent using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment.
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- Experience operating workshop machinery.
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- Forklift Licence (desirable).
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- Overhead Crane experience or licence (advantageous but not essential).
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- Dogman Ticket (advantageous but not essential).
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- Tech savvy with the ability to confidently use computers and learn new systems.
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- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
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- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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- Physically fit and comfortable working across different areas of a busy workshop.
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- Positive attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
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Essential Requirements

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- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
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- Current driver's licence and reliable transport.
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- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
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- Willingness to work overtime when required.
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Additional information

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- Global engineering/technology company supplying hydropower solutions
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- Permanent full-time opportunity with competitive salary package
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- Ongoing training and professional development
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📌 Qualified Mechanical Fitter - $93K - $95K + Superannuation (New South Wales)
🏢 Technical Focus
📍 New South Wales