Mechanical Fitter
- Workshop based role with no travel required
- 4/3 roster for a strong work-life balance
- Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth
About Us
Fenner Conveyors, a Michelin Group Company, is a world leader in providing engineered conveyor solutions for the mining and industrial sectors. Operating 3 manufacturing sites, 29 Service Branches as well as Engineering Design & Fabrication facilities employing over 1200 employees.
Australian Conveyor Engineering (ACE), part of the Fenner Conveyors Group, delivers end-to-end solutions for the design, manufacture, and installation of high-capacity conveyor systems. Our success is built on technical excellence, safety leadership, and a strong values-driven culture. As we continue to grow and support our customers with high-quality engineered solutions, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join the team at our Mackay workshop.
About the Role
Based in Paget, Mackay, this role reports directly to the Workshop Supervisor. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical maintenance, servicing, repair, and assembly of conveyor systems, structures, and associated components while ensuring all work meets customer specifications and company quality standards.
This position offers a 4-day rostered work week, providing an excellent opportunity to achieve a strong work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities includes,
- Perform general mechanical fitting tasks within the workshop
- Fit and align gearboxes and motors, including laser alignment
- Install and remove couplings and complete general assembly of conveyor equipment and components
- Carry out mechanical maintenance, servicing, and repairs on conveyor systems
- Diagnose and fault-find mechanical equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Inspect, analyse, and record critical mechanical information during refurbishment activities
- Maintain and operate mechanical workshop equipment safely and effectively
- Provide practical mechanical solutions to customer equipment issues
- Ensure all work meets required quality standards and customer specifications
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
About You
To be successful in this role, you will hold a trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter and have a minimum of three years’ experience in mechanical fitting within a heavy industrial environment. Your experience will include but not limited to the assembly of conveyor equipment and components, fitment and alignment of gearboxes and motors, laser alignment and the installation and removal of couplings.
You will have good technical knowledge within the industry and have the ability to work effectively within a team environment but also independently when required. Show good attention to detail and demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards, supported by well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
A current forklift licence, overhead crane, basic dogging or rigging ticket will be advantageous. The successful candidate will also be flexible and willing to work overtime when required.
What’s in it for you?
Joining Fenner Conveyors means becoming part of an organisation that values its people and supports them to reach their full potential. You will gain exposure to major national projects and work alongside industry leaders in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
We offer a supportive, approachable leadership team, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.
Our benefits include but not limited to,
- Annual Group Bonus participation
- Access to FennerFits – our wellbeing, recognition, and discounts platform
- Option to purchase up to two weeks’ additional leave per year through our Leave Purchase Program
- On-site parking and modern amenities
- An active social calendar with regular internal and external events
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving the success of a growing business. If you are ready to take on a challenge and contribute to our ongoing success, we encourage you to apply.
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