Shift Fitter

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our Austube Mills business.

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor and based at our Acacia Ridge site, you will join a reliable and experienced maintenance team with the support and autonomy to manage breakdown and preventative maintenance activities across the site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter seeking a stable and secure role offering long-term career opportunities and the chance to make a valued contribution to our operations.

• Rotating 12-hour shifts – Day (6am–6pm) & Night (6pm–6am)

• Monday to Friday with overtime options
• 3-week cycle:
  • 2 days & 2 nights / 4 off
  • 3 days on / 2 off
  • 3 nights on / 4 off
• $52.35/hr + 30% night shift loading + trade allowance

What you will be doing:

• Preventative maintenance
• Breakdowns and troubleshooting issues
• Overhauling fixed plant or equipment
• Compliance with quality and safety processes

 
You will be rewarded with:

• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative and close-knit team environment
• Work-life balance with options for overtime

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• Trade qualification as Fitter and Turner
• Crane and Forklift ticket desirable
• Industrial experience preferred

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

Austube Mills produces tubular steel, pipe and profile sections for structural and industrial applications.

With manufacturing in Queensland and New South Wales, we supply a broad distribution network across Australia and New Zealand, backed by decades of local expertise and product development.

Austube Mills is a brand of InfraBuild.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.