Mechanical Fitter - Industrial Gearboxes
David Brown Santasalo Australia – Paget QLD
Gearbox experience?
Put your skills to work with a global specialist.
David Brown Santasalo (DBS) is a global leader in industrial gear systems, supporting some of the world's largest mining and heavy-industry operations.
We're looking for an experiencedMechanical Fitterto join ourMackay Service Centre in Paget.
If you know your way aroundgearboxes, bearings, shafts, gears and heavy rotating equipment, this is an opportunity to take your fitting skills to the next level and build specialist expertise with a global gearbox business.
What You'll Be Doing
This is hands-on, technical fitting work where quality and precision matter.
You'll be responsible for:
Strip-down, inspection, overhaul and rebuild of industrial gearboxes
Inspection of gears, shafts, bearings, housings and components
Precision measurement and recording of inspection findings
Bearing fitting, shaft assembly and setting mechanical clearances
Identifying wear, damage and potential component failures
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Fault finding and assisting with repair recommendations
Using precision measuring equipment and specialist workshop tooling
Completing repairs and rebuilds to DBS quality and technical standards
Working closely with our workshop, supervisors and engineering teams
Supporting site work when required
What We're Looking For
You'll be atrade-qualified Mechanical Fitterwho enjoys pulling equipment apart,



understanding why it failed and rebuilding it properly.
Industrial gearbox experience is highly regarded, but we also want to hear from experienced fitters with backgrounds in:
Mining | Fixed Plant | Rotating Equipment | Heavy Industry | Mechanical Overhaul
You'll ideally bring:
Mechanical Fitter trade qualification
Strong mechanical fitting and fault-finding capability
Experience with bearings, shafts, gears, couplings and assemblies
Confidence using precision measuring equipment
Ability to read engineering drawings and technical information
High attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
Strong safety focus
A practical, team-oriented approach
Why DBS?
This isn't just another general fitting role.
At DBS, you'll have the chance to developspecialist industrial gearbox expertisewhile working on large, technically challenging equipment used across Australia's mining and heavy-industry sectors.
We offer:
Permanent full-time Mackay-based position
Competitive remuneration
Overtime opportunities
Specialist industrial gearbox training and development
Exposure to complex gearbox overhaul and repair
Support from experienced workshop and engineering teams
Career development within a global engineering organisation
A safety and quality-focused working environment
If you're an experienced fitter who enjoysprecision mechanical work, fault finding and challenging rebuilds, we'd like to hear from you.
Bring your fitting experience.
Build specialist gearbox expertise.
Join DBS.
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📌 Mechanical Fitter - Industrial Gearboxes (North Mackay)
🏢 David Brown Santasalo Australia
📍 North Mackay