Maintenance Fitter / Fitter & Turner

About the role

EIR Labour Hire is recruiting an experienced Maintenance Fitter / Fitter & Turner for a long-standing metal manufacturing team in Chermside, Queensland. It is a varied, hands-on role combining site maintenance with routine jobbing, machining and fitting work. The position is temporary to permanent with an immediate start.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with planned and preventative maintenance across the site
• Carry out routine jobbing and general fitting work
• Perform equipment inspections, servicing and minor repairs
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Operate manual lathes and milling machines and machine and fabricate components as required
• Use cutting, drilling and pressing equipment
• Read and interpret technical drawings and work orders
• Complete general workshop duties and keep the workplace safe, clean and organised

Required profile

• Trade qualification in Fitting & Turning, Mechanical Fitting or Machining preferred
• Previous fitting, machining or maintenance experience
• Experience with manual lathes and milling machines
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding ability
• Reliable, safety-conscious and team-focused

Required skills

• Confident with routine jobbing and workshop work
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

What we offer

• $40 per hour depending on experience, plus superannuation and overtime
• Temp-to-permanent opportunity with a stable, ongoing role
• Monday to Friday day shift, finishing at 1:00pm on Fridays
• Varied maintenance and jobbing work with an immediate start