Working Supervisor / Senior Mechanical Fitter

MAC Engineering NQ Pty Ltd – Townsville QLD

Working Supervisor / Mechanical Fitter
$50–$60 per hour for the right person | Full-Time | Townsville

Join Our Growing Team

MAC Engineering NQ is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Working Supervisor / Mechanical Fitter to join our team.

We're a solid bunch. We work hard, know our stuff, have a laugh and look out for each other.

We're looking for someone who can lead from the front — someone who is confident supervising a team, coordinating jobs and making decisions, but who is equally happy to get on the tools and get their hands dirty.

This isn't your standard mechanical fitting role.

You’ll be working on complex industrial machinery, port equipment, crane systems and heavy equipment , diagnosing faults, solving technical problems and working directly with OEMs, manufacturers and technical support teams to get equipment back up and running.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Fitter who loves solving difficult problems, takes pride in their work and is ready to step into a hands‑on leadership role, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Working Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for both leading the team and getting the work done.

Your role will include:

- Diagnosing, troubleshooting, servicing and repairing industrial port machinery, crane systems and heavy equipment .

- Working on complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control systems .

- Commissioning, servicing and maintaining heavy machinery and lifting equipment.

- Carrying out preventative maintenance and condition assessments.

- Using specialised diagnostic software, technical manuals and manufacturer information to identify and resolve faults.

- Working with OEMs, manufacturers and technical support teams to diagnose complex or unusual faults and develop practical solutions.

- Interpreting technical documentation, drawings, schematics and manufacturer specifications.

- Responding to breakdowns and providing fast, accurate and technically sound solutions .





- Looking beyond the immediate repair to identify recurring faults and longer‑term solutions.

- Supervising and coordinating the day‑to‑day work of the team.

- Planning jobs, prioritising workloads and delegating tasks.

- Working alongside the team on the tools while managing the supervisory and administrative side of the role.

- Supporting and mentoring team members and leading by example.

- Communicating with management, customers, OEMs and technical support teams.

- Taking ownership of jobs and being confident making decisions when required.

- Working both on‑site and in our workshop, with occasional travel along the east coast.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with the technical ability, leadership experience and attitude to step into a hands‑on supervisory position.

You’ll need:

- Formal trade qualification as a Fitter & Turner / Mechanical Fitter .

- Current Basic Rigging (RB) High Risk Work Licence .

- Proven experience in a supervisory, leading hand or senior trades role .

- Strong experience with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control systems.

- Excellent fault‑finding and troubleshooting skills.

- The ability to work through complex technical problems logically and independently.

- Experience working with OEMs, manufacturers and technical support teams .

- The ability to read and understand technical manuals, drawings, schematics and equipment specifications.

- A genuine interest in understanding why equipment has failed , rather than simply replacing parts.

- Strong leadership, communication and people skills.

- The ability to delegate, manage workloads and keep jobs moving.

- A robust commitment to safety and quality workmanship.





- Valuable customer service skills.

- A willingness to work weekends when required.

- A hands‑on approach — this is not a "sit in the office" supervisor role.

- Basic computer and administration skills.

- Confidence using ServiceM8 for job management and updates.

- Competency with Microsoft Outlook, email and general computer systems.

- Current or ability to obtain Work at Heights, Confined Space, EWP, C‑Class Driver's Licence and Forklift licences .

- Ability to obtain an MISC licence .

What We Offer

We know good people are hard to find — and even harder to keep.

That's why we want to create a workplace people actually want to come to.

$50–$60 per hour

Competitive pay for the right person, with overtime and on‑call opportunities available.

Take-home company vehicle

For the right candidate, you'll have a company vehicle you can take home.

Career progression

We're growing, and that means there's genuine chance to grow with us and take on more responsibility.

Technical variety

You’ll work across industrial, marine, port, energy and other sectors , with exposure to specialised equipment, complex machinery and challenging technical problems.

Training & development

Ongoing technical training and development, with access to quality tools, diagnostic equipment and technology.

Work‑life balance

We understand that life happens. Kids get sick, school assemblies happen and appointments pop up. Where the work allows, we’ll work with you.

A good team

We're small enough that your ideas actually matter. You'll work directly with management and have genuine input into how the business operates and grows.

Why MENQ?

Because work doesn't have to suck.

We're a local, family‑owned business with a small but mighty team.

We work hard. We take pride in what we do. We take the work seriously — but we don't take ourselves too seriously.

We want people who get involved, have a laugh, look out for each other and take pride in doing a bloody good job.

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📌 Working Supervisor / Senior Mechanical Fitter (Townsville)
🏢 MAC Engineering NQ
📍 Townsville