Mechanical Maintenance Trade person

The Mechanical Tradesperson is responsible for carrying out mechanical maintenance, repairs, fault-finding, and installation work on plant, equipment, and machinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role involves both preventative and reactive maintenance activities and requires a high level of technical competence, safety awareness, and attention to detail.

• Perform preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery.

• Diagnose faults using technical knowledge, drawings, and diagnostic tools.

• Conduct equipment overhauls, rebuilds, alignments, and component replacements.

• Install, commission, and test new mechanical equipment.

• Work in compliance with WHS/OHS regulations, company policies, and safe work procedures.

• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and equipment defects.

• Participate in risk assessments, permits to work, and safety improvement initiatives.

• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

• Use precision tools, measuring instruments, and workshop equipment safely and effectively.

• Operate mobile plant or lifting equipment (e.g., forklifts, EWP, overhead cranes) where required.

• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within operational timeframes.

• Accurately complete job cards, service reports, and maintenance records.

• Maintain asset history in the CMMS (e.g., SAP, Pronto, MEX, or similar).

• Provide feedback on equipment performance and recommend improvements.

• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.

• Support apprentices, contractors, or other trades when required.

• Communicate clearly regarding job progress, risks, and equipment status.

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (e.g., Fitter & Turner / Fitter & Machinist / Maintenance Fitter).

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical maintenance within a [manufacturing/mining/industrial/etc.] environment.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.

• Ability to read technical drawings and use precision measurement tools.

• Valid driver's licence.

• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.

• High-Risk Work Licences (e.g., LF, DG, WP, CN, RB, RA).

• Confined Space Entry certification.

• Working at Heights certification.

• Experience with CMMS systems.

• Welding or fabrication experience (e.g., MIG, TIG, stick).

• Experience in pump repair, gearbox rebuilds, conveyors, or heavy rotating plant.

• Basic electrical fault-finding aptitude.