Fitter and Turner - Pump Repair

Are you a skilled Fitter and Turner with experience in pump repair and maintenance? Join our team in Mackay as a Pump Repair Specialist!

• Full-time, permanent | Monday to Friday | supporting a healthy work-life balance
• Earn above-award wages plus bonuses and referral rewards
• Exclusive employee benefits, including discounts on products and services!

Motion operates across the Asia Pacific—including NZ, Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore—providing industrial products and engineering service to keep the world moving! 

With a clear 2027 growth strategy, we’re expanding regionally and investing in our people’s development, offering plenty of opportunity to grow your skills and career.

As a Fitter and turner specializing in Pump Repair, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing fixed plant equipment both in the workshop and on-site.

This role emphasizes quality workmanship and timely delivery. You will manage equipment assessments, complete detailed strip sheets, liaise with suppliers, and always uphold safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on pumps and related equipment
• Conduct equipment assessments and prepare comprehensive strip sheets
• Assist workshop and site personnel with technical support
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for parts and job costing
• Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule
• Maintain clean and safe work areas, adhering to WHS standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Formal technical qualifications in fitting and machining (minimum Certificate III)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with pump repair
• Excellent attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Sound customer service and communication skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to work on-site as required
• Proficient with MS Office and basic IT skills
• Knowledge of power transmission and bearings an advantage
• Safety-focused mindset and commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, and working in varied workshop and site environments

What we offer:

• Be part of a team that values your input and helps you become the best version of yourself.
• Access to employee benefits, including discounts on products and services.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within the GPC network.
• Uniforms supplied – feel like a team.
• Recognition programs and bonus scheme for your performance.
• 1 paid Volunteer Leave Day per calendar year
• Free access to webinars, training events and courses; we promote a culture of continuous learning and assisting you to reach your full potentials.
• Parental leave top-up allowance
• Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health and well-being support initiatives including confidential counselling services

About Motion

We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders.

We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

What are you waiting for, submit your expression of interest and let's get your career in motion!

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click "Apply for this job" and submit both your resume and cover letter. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.