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Mechanical Fitter

Alfabs
Full-time
On-site
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
$45.70 - $48.90 yearly
Fitters, Turners & Machinists

Fitter (Hydraulic) Mackay

Alfabs Group is a long established ASX listed company and highly regarded provider of turnkey solutions for complex high-profile projects within the Mining, Energy, P Infrastructure, Ports & Construction sectors. Alfabs Mining QLD is a business unit of the Alfabs Group based in Mackay.

As we continue to secure projects across Queensland, Alfabs enters a growth phase where we are seeking an experienced Full-time Fitter (Hydraulics) to join our Mackay Team. This is a rare opportunity for a safety-conscious, proactive tradesperson to join the Alfabs team.

What you’ll do:

  • Perform inspections, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
  • Read & interpret technical drawings
  • Conducting quality checks to ensure all work meets internal and industry standards before equipment returns to service
  • Maintaining accurate documentation relating to job progress, repairs, and safety requirements
  • Working collaboratively with supervisors, trades, and workshop personnel to meet deadlines and production targets
  • Adhering to strict safety protocols, including JSA completion, hazard reporting, and maintaining a clean, organised workspace

What you’ll bring:

  • Recognised Trade qualifications (Mechanical Fitter or similar)
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role, underground mining equipment experience highly regarded.
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Experience in hydraulics and hosing (highly desirable).
  • Current driver’s licence.
  • A strong commitment to safety and compliance.
  • Computer skills (highly regarded)
  • Interest in career progression (highly regarded

Highly Desirable

  • Previous experience working on mining equipment, including LHDs and Driftrunners
  • Current Forklift Licence
  • Additional tickets, licences or qualifications relevant to workshop or mining environments

Why Alfabs

  • Be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and growth.
  • Competitive pay and opportunities to upskill.
  • A culture that rewards initiative and “above the line” behaviour
  • Permanent, long-term employment with a respected Industry leader.
  • Exciting hands-on projects, including repairs and overhauls of continuous miners and other underground equipment.
  • Competitive hourly rates and allowances, including mining and hydraulics allowances (with valid certifications).
  • Modern workshop facilities with cranage and cutting-edge equipment.
  • A supportive, collaborative team culture and opportunities for professional development.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!