Job Description
Mechanical Tradesperson (Fitter & Turner)
Mechanical Tradesperson (Fitter & Turner)
Build Your Trade Career in the Heart of the Whitsundays
Looking for a role that offers job security, great lifestyle, and hands-on trade work?
Join Wilmar Sugar & Renewables at our Proserpine Mill and work on a diverse range of industrial equipment including pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, conveyors and rotating machinery.
You'll be part of a skilled maintenance team keeping a major Queensland manufacturing operation running safely and efficiently.
This is a permanent full-time day work position with opportunities for overtime and career development.
Why Proserpine?
When the tools are down, you'll be minutes from:
Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands
World-class fishing, boating and outdoor adventures
Affordable regional living
What You'll Do
Maintain, repair and overhaul mill equipment
Troubleshoot and respond to breakdowns
Complete preventative maintenance activities
Assist with fabrication and workshop projects
Support apprentices and share your trade knowledge
Contribute to continuous improvement and a strong safety culture
What You'll Bring
Certificate III Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or equivalent
Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter / Fitter & Turner
Current manual driver's licence
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Commitment to safety and teamwork
Confined Space,



Working at Heights and additional trade tickets are highly regarded.
Why Join Wilmar?
Permanent, secure employment
Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
Additional leave and superannuation benefits
Career development and training opportunities
Employee discounts and wellbeing programs
Supportive team environment
This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
What Wilmar will offer you
At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts.
Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work setting where you can thrive.
About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables
Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.
We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.
We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia.
We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.

📌 Mechanical Tradesperson (Fitter & Turner) (Proserpine)
🏢 Wilmar Sugar
📍 Proserpine