Maintenance Fitter and Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Toowoomba, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Maintain automated manufacturing equipment in Toowoomba. Openings cover Maintenance Fitters and Electrical Fitter Mechanics, combining breakdown response, planned work and reliability improvements across PLC-controlled production lines.
The role is open to suitably qualified applicants already in Australia with work rights, with sponsorship available. The roster includes rotating 12-hour days, nights and weekends.
An English CV should clearly identify your mechanical or electrical trade stream and qualifications. prepare an automated manufacturing maintenance trade CV with examples of fault-finding, preventative maintenance and production coordination. Include Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC, VSD and maintenance system experience where applicable and explain how you reduce recurring failures safely.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair plant mechanical faults and breakdowns and complete planned maintenance and routine servicing.
- Inspect production lines and identify developing problems, repairing, replacing and maintaining components.
- Troubleshoot electrical and automated machinery to restore operation, working on PLC-controlled systems and VSDs and associated controls where required.
- Investigate repeat failures and improve reliability, assist shutdowns and maintenance projects and coordinate with production to reduce downtime.
- Maintain safe, efficient machinery and follow workplace health, electrical, food safety and quality procedures while improving maintenance performance.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Recognised Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner trade qualification; electrical positions require Certificate III Electrical or Electrical Fitter Mechanic qualification.
- Demonstrated industrial or manufacturing maintenance; Minimum 5 years' industrial electrical experience for electrical applicants.
- Strong practical diagnostics and fault-finding and preventative maintenance and automated production machinery experience.
- Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC experience preferred; VSD experience for electrical applicants.
- Current unrestricted Class C driver's licence; High Risk Electrical Work Licence desirable; MEX or similar maintenance system experience desirable.
- Strong safety and workmanship, effective production and maintenance communication and independent contribution within a team.
- Available for rotating 12-hour shifts including days, nights and weekends.
Apply: Apply by email · WhatsApp
Visa guide: Australia 482 Skills in Demand Visa Guide | JobsAbroad