Mechanical Fitter - Manufacturing Assembly Lines

About the role

Pace Appointments is recruiting a Maintenance Fitter for a manufacturing operation near Brisbane Airport. You will spend most of your time on the tools, working with a small, supportive team to keep assembly lines running and help install new equipment as projects come up. The position is full-time with a rotating roster.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns across manufacturing assembly lines.
• Fault-find and repair machinery to minimise downtime and keep production moving.
• Assist with new equipment installations and occasional project work.
• Follow safe work procedures and travel between nearby sites as required.

Required profile

• Maintenance Fitter trade qualification and hands-on workshop and maintenance experience.
• Reliable approach and ability to work as part of a small team; manufacturing experience is highly regarded.
• Dual-trade qualifications are advantageous.
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening and a hearing test.

What we offer

• $45-$50 per hour depending on experience, plus 15% afternoon shift loading; higher rates may be negotiated for dual-trade candidates.
• Ongoing work in a small maintenance team, with a mix of breakdowns, preventative maintenance and installation projects.
• Rotating roster: day shift 6 am-2 pm, afternoon shift 2 pm-10 pm, rotating approximately every two weeks.