Introduction

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our Repairs Centre in Perth - a dedicated component rebuild workshop where precision and quality drive reliability.

What are you going to do

As a Mechanical Fitter in our Repairs Centre, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient rebuild, overhaul, inspection, and repair of heavy mobile equipment components. Your work will directly support the mine site operations by ensuring the highest levels of quality, reliability, and availability.

Key Accountabilities include:

  • Disassembly, inspection, repair, and assembly of components (e.g. final drives, pump drives, brake packs, wheel hubs) to OEM specifications.

  • Precision measurement using micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and torque equipment.

  • Fault finding, root cause analysis, and feedback to reliability teams.

  • Accurate documentation of inspections, job records, and QA/QC processes.

  • Active participation in continuous improvement initiatives - safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.

  • Mentoring apprentices and less experienced team members when required.

  • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Experience & Knowledge:

  • Demonstrated experience rebuilding heavy mobile equipment components in a workshop environment (mining or heavy industry).
  • Exposure to OEM rebuild standards, tolerances, and quality assurance processes.
  • Strong understanding of OEM manuals, specifications, and rebuild procedures.
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems in heavy mobile equipment, plus workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills:

  • Ability to strip, inspect, measure, rebuild, and test components to specification.
  • Competent with precision measurement tools.
  • Strong problem-solving, fault-finding, and root cause identification skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and service manuals.
  • High attention to detail, quality focus, and accurate documentation.
  • Effective communication and team collaboration.

Qualifications:

  • Australian recognised trade qualification - Mechanical Fitter (or equivalent).
  • Current high-risk work licences (e.g. forklift, dogging) - desirable.

What we offer

  • Great rate of pay
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact c.down@brunel.net.

Closing: June 26, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-288085

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