At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair CNC machinery and fixed plant equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Company: Join Austchrome, a leader in restoring critical components with over 30 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, employee assistance programs, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Be part of a respected organisation that values safety, teamwork, and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving equipment reliability and productivity in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant mechanical trade qualifications and experience with CNC and hydraulic systems.
The predicted salary is between 31.5 - 38.5 $ per hour.
Austchrome, based in Mackay, is a proud part of Sime Industrial Services.
With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in restoring and extending the life of critical components, helping our customers maximise equipment uptime and improve productivity.
At Austchrome, we value innovation, simplicity, safety, and teamwork.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to providing a supportive, safe, and rewarding workplace.
About the Position
We are currently seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Maintenance Fitter to join our team for a 6 month period.
This role will focus on the maintenance, repair, servicing, and reliability improvement of a range of fixed plant and workshop equipment, including CNC machinery, hydraulic systems, manufacturing equipment, and associated plant assets.
Key Responsiblities
- Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on CNC machines and fixed plant equipment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults
- Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities for reliability improvements
- Complete repairs, overhauls, modifications, and component replacements
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation
- Carry out precision measurements and inspections using appropriate tooling
- Operate workshop machinery and testing equipment safely and effectively
- Maintain a high standard of safety, quality, and compliance with work instructions
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance team
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess
- Relevant Mechanical Trade Qualification (Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience maintaining CNC machinery and fixed plant equipment
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Ability to disassemble, inspect, measure, repair, and assemble mechanical components
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work to fine tolerances
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test
- What Austchrome Offers
- Competitive hourly rates and penalty rates
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- A supportive team culture within a stable and respected organisation
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Austchrome is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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