Maintenance Fitters – Mackay Locals

Sync Lift Engineering is seeking experienced Maintenance Fitters to join our team supporting major port operations between Mackay and Bowen. This is an excellent opportunity for local tradespeople looking for consistent maintenance work across critical bulk materials handling facilities. You’ll be working alongside established onsite maintenance teams, delivering planned maintenance and shutdown support to ensure equipment reliability and safe operations.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs on a variety of fixed plant equipment across multiple port facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing routine maintenance on conveyor systems and associated equipment
• Replacing and maintaining rollers, idlers, pulleys and conveyor components
• Maintenance and repair of fixed plant equipment
• Supporting scheduled shutdowns and planned maintenance outages
• Fault finding and mechanical repairs
• Working safely in accordance with site procedures and safety standards
• Completing maintenance documentation and reporting

About You

To be successful, you will possess:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter
• Previous experience in fixed plant or heavy industrial maintenance
• Experience working on conveyor systems and bulk materials handling equipment (highly regarded)
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work effectively within a maintenance team
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Confined Space and Working at Heights

What We Offer

• Maintenance opportunities across multiple port sites
• Competitive hourly rates
• Weekly pay
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Opportunity to work with a respected Queensland engineering company
• Long-term career opportunities for the right candidates
• A strong safety-focused culture where your contribution is valued

About Sync Lift Engineering

Sync Lift Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned engineering and maintenance company providing high-quality mechanical, structural and shutdown services to the mining, ports, industrial and manufacturing sectors throughout Queensland.

Our reputation has been built on delivering safe, reliable and quality outcomes while investing in our people and creating long-term opportunities.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking for your next opportunity in the Mackay region, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now and submit your resume today.

Local Mackay applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.