Maintenance Fitter – Permanent Full-Time

Location: Rocklea, QLD

Our client is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions, helping drive a more sustainable future through the recovery, recycling and repurposing of valuable materials. Their work plays an significant role in reducing waste, supporting decarbonisation and keeping resources in use for longer.

They are now seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join their team at their Rocklea site on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a trade-qualified fitter who enjoys fault finding, preventative maintenance and keeping industrial machinery and equipment running safely and efficiently. You will play an important role in maintaining site operations, minimising downtime and improving equipment reliability.

What you'll be doing

- Carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance and responding to mechanical breakdowns across the site.

- Diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical faults using technical drawings, equipment manuals and your mechanical expertise.

- Maintaining and improving a range of industrial plant, machinery and production equipment.

- Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability and operational efficiency.

- Working closely with production, operations and maintenance teams to minimise downtime and meet site requirements.

- Completing mechanical repairs, modifications, welding and fabrication work as required.

- Following all workplace health and safety procedures, including strict Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) requirements.





- Participating in planned shutdowns and maintenance activities when required.

What you'll bring

- Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting or Fitting and Machining.

- Minimum five years' post-trade experience as a Maintenance Fitter within an industrial environment.

- Strong mechanical fault-finding, troubleshooting and repair skills.

- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and equipment manuals.

- Experience with MIG welding and fabrication repairs.

- Hydraulics experience will be highly regarded.

- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and LOTO procedures.

- A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.

- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

- Reliable, hands-on attitude with a strong commitment to secure work practices.

What's on offer?

- Permanent, full-time employment.

- Overtime opportunities with additional payment where required.

- Paid parental leave – 12 weeks for primary carers and 6 weeks for secondary carers.

- BUPA health benefits and discounts for you and your family.

- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Tailored superannuation sessions to help support your financial future.

- Ongoing training, development and opportunities for internal career progression.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're a qualified Mechanical Fitter looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a global organisation that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your maintenance career!

📌 Maintenance Fitter – Permanent Full-Time (Rocklea)
🏢 Excel Recruitment
📍 Rocklea