Mechanical Fitter

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter in Gladstone. This position will allow you to further your trade skills and experience in a manufacturing environment, with potential to advance your career within our organisation.

As an organisation, we offer our employees work life balance and challenging and rewarding work. We also hold safety as a paramount issue and are therefore looking for like-minded candidates.

The roster for this position is - Monday to Friday day shift 9-day fortnight

About the role:

In this role you will:

• Work on a large range of plant / equipment


• Support breakdowns / shift work


• Support shutdowns (Step up into supervisor or co-ordinator) role


• Undertake tasks with the view of long term repairs and meeting a high standard of quality of workmanship


• Ensure that maintenance work complies with statutory and AS/NZ standards and requirements, using OEM manuals and the support of peers and engineers


• Perform fault diagnosis, maintenance and servicing work safely and efficiently in accordance with manufacturers' instructions


• Read and extract information from engineering drawings, specification diagrams and maintenance manuals


• Prepare the work area for maintenance of plants, systems or components


• Use site systems and the SAP system to ensure all maintenance documentation is completed and archived in accordance with site procedures


• Work within the on-demand system to respond flexibly to changing priorities


• Ensure that contractors are inducted/supervised during service visits where necessary prior to accessing facilities

About you:

• Relevant Mechanical trade qualification


• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment


• A strong focus on safety and compliance


• Good problem-solving skills


• Self-starter with the ability to work well in a team environment


• Ability to manage execution of projects


• Availability and flexibility to work overtime when reasonably required


• Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations


• Can work effectively under tight deadlines

Why work for Cement Australia?

• Work for an icon in the Cement industry


• Opportunity to develop alongside a diverse, highly skilled team


• Team environment focused on safety


• Employee discounts on Cement Australia products


• Corporate discount on Medibank Private Health insurance

About us:

An icon of the Australian cement industry, Cement Australia is the nation’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services. Whilst cement is in the name, the business portfolio is diverse, comprising a series of heavy industrial manufacturing operations, coal and limestone mines, bulk distribution transport fleet, rail and shipping interactions and hazardous waste treatment and alternative fuel production (Geocycle).

As an organisation, we offer our employees work-life balance, a close-knit and collaborative team whilst providing you with the tools and opportunity to make your mark. Our vision is to create a safe, healthy, productive and sustainable business and we are looking for like-minded professionals who align with our company values.

Additional Information:

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and a background check. Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity employer and open to residents of Australia with valid working rights. 

Please apply directly as submissions from third party agencies will not be accepted at this time.

Build your dream career and lifestyle with Australia’s largest and most respected cement manufacturer and innovator.