About the Role

Smith & Co Recruitment is currently seeking experienced, trade-qualified Mechanical Fitters for multiple opportunities with established engineering and manufacturing businesses across Brisbane.

We have both full time and long-term casual positions available, offering excellent career opportunities for skilled tradespeople looking for stability and ongoing work.

These roles involve maintaining, servicing, repairing and assembling a variety of industrial machinery, heavy-duty concrete mixing equipment and manufacturing systems.

Whether you have experience in heavy equipment maintenance, mechanical assembly or industrial manufacturing, we're keen to hear from you!

What's on Offer?

- $45–$55 per hour, depending on the position
- Penalty rates applicable to casual opportunities
- Full-time and casual-to-permanent positions available
- Multiple workshop and manufacturing opportunities across Brisbane
- Rotating shift opportunities available
- Work with established Australian manufacturing businesses
- Long-term employment and career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain, service and repair industrial machinery and heavy equipment
- Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults and equipment issues
- Assemble, fit and repair mechanical components and machinery
- Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
- Inspect and replace bearings, gearboxes, motors and worn components
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications
- Assist with machinery installations and equipment upgrades




- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment

Skills & Experience

- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting – Essential
- Proven experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance or equipment repairs
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with preventative and breakdown maintenance
- Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Confident using workshop tools and mechanical equipment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Highly Regarded:

- Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
- Background in heavy equipment or concrete mixing machinery
- Experience in aluminium manufacturing or metal processing
- Knowledge of automated production equipment and machinery
- Welding and fabrication skills
- Experience working with conveyors, gearboxes and hydraulic systems
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts

How to Apply

If you're a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter looking for a well-paid opportunity with long-term career potential, we'd love to hear from you!

With multiple opportunities available across Brisbane, we can help match your skills and experience with a suitable workshop or manufacturing position.

Apply now with your updated resume, or contact Smith & Co Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

📌 Mechanical Fitter (East Brisbane)
🏢 Smith and
📍 East Brisbane