Mechanical Maintenance Trade Person

Position Overview

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.

• Maintenance & Repairs
  • 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.
• Safety & Compliance
  • 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 time frames.

• 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.

• Essential
  • Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (e.g., Fitter & Turner / Fitter & Machinist / Maintenance Fitter).
  • Demonstrated experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing/mining/industrial 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.
• Desirable (Role-Dependent)
  • 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.