Mechanical Fitter
Australia, South Townsville
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Shipbuilding
Introduction
Brunel International is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a workshop environment, maintaining and repairing a broad range of equipment including marine vessels, hydraulic systems, cranes, forklifts, power packs, and generators. If you are mechanically minded, have a "can do" attitude, and pay keen attention to detail, we want to hear from you.
About this role
As a Mechanical Fitter at Brunel International, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting technical diagrams and specifications to identify faults and guide repair or fabrication work. Your duties will include servicing and maintaining vessels, hydraulic systems, cranes, forklifts, power packs, generators, and related equipment.
You will dismantle, repair, and reassemble mechanical systems and components in accordance with engineering and operational requirements, ensuring all parts are assembled, fitted, and aligned to required specifications and tolerances. Operating various machines and equipment to machine, fabricate, modify, or adjust components with precision will be a key aspect of your role.
Additionally, you will test, calibrate, and adjust machines and equipment to guarantee correct function, safe operation, and optimal performance. Maintaining accurate service logs, repair reports, and maintenance documentation-including status updates on equipment performance and faults-is essential.
All maintenance, repair, and fabrication activities must comply with workplace health and safety (WHS) standards, manufacturer guidelines, and regulatory requirements. You will work both independently and collaboratively within a team to deliver exceptional mechanical fitting services.
Is this you?
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter, specialising in diesel or mechanical fitting, equipment repair, and preventative servicing.
- Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and specifications accurately.
- Skilled in servicing and maintaining marine vessels, hydraulic systems, cranes, forklifts, power packs, generators, and related mechanical equipment.
- Competent in dismantling, repairing, reassembling, and aligning mechanical parts and systems to precise specifications.
- Experience operating machines and equipment to machine, fabricate, modify, or adjust components with high precision.
- Proficient in testing, calibrating, and adjusting machinery to ensure safe and optimal performance.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, "can do" attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while adhering to company policies and WHS requirements.
- Excellent record-keeping skills for service logs, repair reports, and maintenance documentation.
- Relevant trade qualifications or certifications in mechanical fitting or a related discipline.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety legislation and ability to apply it effectively.
What we offerÂ
Brunel International offers a challenging and rewarding role where you will be integral to maintaining and enhancing the performance of critical mechanical equipment. We provide competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment committed to safety and quality.