Qualified Mechanical Maintenance Technician

MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees – Sunshine VIC

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a trade-qualified Mechanical Maintenance Technician / Fitter to join the afternoon-shift maintenance team at their onsite steel-processing facility.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance, mechanical fault-finding, repairs, welding and fabrication across production machinery and material-handling equipment. Significant amounts of new machinery have been installed at the site recently.

This is a hands-on role working with conveyors, roller systems, rebar cutting and bending machines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gearboxes, pumps, motors, overhead cranes and mobile equipment. You will help maintain safe, reliable production while working independently and coordinating closely with operators, supervisors, electricians and the day-shift maintenance team.

The role is open to Australian or Current Zealand citizens only.

Hours are suited to work/life balance, generally running from 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday, with overtime available and paid at overtime rates.

Pay rate ranging from $52 to $60 per hour, plus 15% afternoon shift loading, 12% superannuation, bonus and overtime, with potential to grow income as experience develops.

· Complete planned preventative maintenance, including inspections, lubrication, servicing and replacement of worn bearings, chains, sprockets, rollers, belts and other components.

· Respond promptly to production breakdowns, diagnose mechanical faults, repair or replace failed parts, test equipment and minimise downtime.

· Fault-find conveyors, roller systems, rebar cutting and bending machines, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, gearboxes,



drive systems, pumps, motors and material-handling equipment.

· Perform MIG and stick welding, fabrication and repairs to guards, brackets, frames, machine components and damaged steel structures.

· Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, shutdown work and reliability improvements, including support for electricians where required.

· Complete routine plant inspections, monitor critical equipment performance and identify recurring issues through root-cause analysis.

· Follow isolation and Lock Out Tag Out procedures, risk assessments, permits, PPE requirements and safe work instructions while working around overhead cranes, mobile equipment, high-speed stirrup-bending machines and large shearing machinery.

· Attend pre-start and toolbox meetings, review day-shift handover information, prioritise urgent work and provide clear end-of-shift handover notes.

· Maintain clean, safe work areas and communicate equipment status clearly to operators and supervisors.

The Opportunity

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a trade-qualified Mechanical Maintenance Technician / Fitter to join the afternoon-shift maintenance team at their onsite steel-processing facility.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance, mechanical fault-finding, repairs,



welding and fabrication across production machinery and material-handling equipment. Significant amounts of new machinery have been installed at the site recently.

This is a hands-on role working with conveyors, roller systems, rebar cutting and bending machines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gearboxes, pumps, motors, overhead cranes and mobile equipment. You will help maintain safe, reliable production while working independently and coordinating closely with operators, supervisors, electricians and the day-shift maintenance team.

Job Details

The role is open to Australian or New Zealand citizens only.

Hours are suited to work/life balance, generally running from 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday, with overtime available and paid at overtime rates.

Pay rate ranging from $52 to $60 per hour, plus 15% afternoon shift loading, 12% superannuation, bonus and overtime, with potential to grow income as experience develops.

· Complete planned preventative maintenance, including inspections, lubrication, servicing and replacement of worn bearings, chains, sprockets, rollers, belts and other components.

· Respond promptly to production breakdowns, diagnose mechanical faults, repair or replace failed parts, test equipment and minimise downtime.

· Fault-find conveyors, roller systems, rebar cutting and bending machines, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, gearboxes, drive systems, pumps, motors and material-handling equipment.

· Perform MIG and stick welding, fabrication and repairs to guards, brackets, frames, machine components and damaged steel structures.

· Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, shutdown work and reliability improvements, including support for electrici

📌 Afternoon-Shift Mechanical Fitter (Melbourne)
🏢 MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees
📍 Melbourne