Carcram is seeking a trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter to service, maintain and repair our semi-automatic and fully automatic parking systems.

The role involves working across vehicle lifts, moving platforms, shuttles, storage and retrieval units, and associated mechanical equipment. We are looking for someone with strong mechanical fault-finding skills who takes pride in safe, reliable and high-quality work.

Key responsibilities

- Carry out scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and mechanical inspections across our parking systems.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults, breakdowns and recurring equipment issues.
- Inspect, adjust and replace chains, sprockets, bearings, rollers, shafts, couplings, wire ropes and other mechanical components.
- Maintain hydraulic equipment, including pumps, cylinders, hoses and fittings.
- Check and adjust platform alignment, guide rails, chain tension, mechanical clearances and equipment positioning.
- Inspect motors, gearboxes and braking assemblies, coordinating electrical work with qualified electricians.
- Work alongside electricians, controls engineers and manufacturers to identify faults and complete repairs.
- Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, component replacements and commissioning.
- Complete service reports, inspection checklists and repair records, including photographs and recommendations.
- Identify wear, defects and required spare parts before they cause equipment failure.
- Follow site isolation,



lockout and safe access procedures.
- Complete functional checks after repairs and report any outstanding issues before equipment returns to service.

Skills and experience

- Relevant mechanical trade qualification, such as Mechanical Fitter, Fitter and Turner, or equivalent.
- Experience maintaining industrial machinery, automated equipment, conveyors, lifts or materials-handling systems.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and the ability to investigate the cause of a fault.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret equipment manuals.
- Practical experience with mechanical drives, chain systems and hydraulics.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
- Transparent communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients and building managers.
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites.
- Availability for occasional after-hours breakdown support.

Experience with automated parking systems is advantageous. Candidates with a strong background in industrial maintenance and transferable mechanical skills are encouraged to apply.

What success looks like

Parking systems are maintained safely and reliably, faults are diagnosed accurately, repairs are completed to a high standard, and service records clearly document the work performed and any further action required.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road

📌 Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Melbourne)
🏢 CarCram
📍 Melbourne