At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance and fabrication across multiple concrete sites.
- Company: Join Adbri, a leading Australian company with a rich history since 1882.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and generous discounts on various services.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting and welding experience required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
The role: Are you a Mechanical Fitter who enjoys fabrication just as much as mechanical maintenance? We're looking for a trade-qualified fitter with proven welding and fabrication skills to help keep our concrete plants operating at their best. In this varied, field-based role, you'll carry out preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, fabrication and plant improvement projects across multiple concrete sites throughout Perth. Based from either Hazelmere or Wangara, you'll travel between sites in a fully maintained Tool of Trade vehicle, working on a diverse range of fixed plant equipment where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on concrete plant equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs to minimise production downtime.
- Complete daily fabrication and welding tasks, including modifying and manufacturing plant components.
- Service and maintain conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, valves, pumps, material handling systems, silos and concrete mixers.
- Install replacement components and undertake plant improvement projects.
- Inspect equipment, identify wear or defects and recommend maintenance solutions.
- Work closely with production teams to safely complete maintenance with minimal disruption to operations.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and report equipment issues.
- Follow all safety procedures, risk assessments and permit requirements while maintaining a strong safety-first culture.
This is a permanent day shift position, typically working Monday to Friday with regular half-day Saturdays, supporting our concrete operations across the Perth metro area.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt when priorities change. To be successful, you'll bring:
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Engineering or a related trade.
- Welding certification with proven fabrication and GMAW experience and MMAW experience (essential).
- Strong fabrication and boilermaking capabilities.
- Experience maintaining fixed plant in industries such as concrete, cement, quarrying, mining, steel or manufacturing.
- Solid knowledge of gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics and pumps.
- Strong fault-finding and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Current driver's licence (HR licence preferred).
- A proactive approach to safety and quality.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing to a close-knit team.
Desirable:
- Experience reading engineering drawings and tickets such as Forklift, Working at Heights, Confined Space or EWP.
Benefits:
- Join Adbri, an iconic Australian company - established in 1882, with 200+ plants, 8 brands and 5 joint ventures supplying essential construction materials nationwide!
- Structured learning and development pathways with real career progression opportunities.
- Generous discounts including retail, fuel, car rental, Qantas Club and exclusive savings on Adbri products.
- Extra leave options such as purchased leave, parental leave and volunteer leave.
- Wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Service awards and recognition celebrating your contribution and milestones.
Mechanical Fitter in Perth employer: Adbri
At Adbri Cement, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer in Darwin, offering a supportive work culture that values safety and teamwork. Our employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring career growth while working on cutting-edge heavy industrial equipment. Join us for a rewarding experience where your contributions directly impact our operations and the community.
