Job Description

Ignite has partnered with a leading engineering organisation to appoint a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. The role involves safely and efficiently carrying out planned, breakdown, and shutdown maintenance across fixed plant and heavy industrial settings, both in the workshop and on-site. This role supports asset availability and operational continuity through hands‐on mechanical maintenance and fault finding.

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Key Responsibilities

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Perform planned, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant and industrial equipment
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Prepare and service equipment in the workshop and travel to customer sites as required.
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Maintain and repair pumps (centrifugal & screw), blowers, fans, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
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Conduct shaft bearing removal/installation and precision alignment of motors, couplings, and shafts.
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Diagnose faults, inspect equipment,



and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
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Perform PSV inspection, removal, installation, and testing
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Execute valve, operator, and pressure equipment overhauls and diagnostics
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Requirements

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Advanced mechanical maintenance and fault-finding capability
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Solid knowledge of fixed plant assets in heavy industry environments
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Robust communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
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High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
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Proficient in CMMS systems and maintenance documentationSafety-focused with strong risk awareness
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Ignite is Australia's preferred partner in recruitment and technology solutions across private and public sectors.

📌 Mechanical Service Technician Fitter Gladstone Central (Australia)
🏢 Ignite
📍 Australia