Maintenance Fitter - Leading Hand

Job: Maintenance Fitter - Fixed Plant - Leading Hand 
Job Location: New Chum  
 
Workfast is looking for Maintenance Fitters Boilermaker in a leading hand role to join a Waste Management & Recycling Facility in New Chum, QLD.

This role will see you working on a range of fixed plant equipment within a waste management and recycling operation, completing preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and plant improvements.
 
Why choose us?

• Competitive Pay: $68.75 per hour + penalties and  Afternoon shift allowances 

• Ongoing opportunities: We have a steady stream of projects, ensuring consistent work

• Upskilling opportunities: Gain experience working on a range of industrial plant and recycling equipment

• Afternoon Shift:  Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11:00pm, 

Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. We are actively seeking dedicated Mechanical Fitters to join our Waste Management & Recycling Team. You will be part of a motivated crew working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that operations run smoothly and safely.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, on fixed plant equipment

• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing of plant and machinery

• Work on equipment such as conveyors, shredders, screens, pumps, gearboxes, and recycling plant machinery

• Assist with plant upgrades, installations, and shutdown work when required

• Ensure all work is carried out in line with site safety procedures and compliance standards

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times

What You Bring to the Team:

• Australian Driver's Licence and full working rights

• Trade Qualification as a Boilermaker or Mechanical fitter 

• Prior experience in a similar fixed plant, recycling, manufacturing, or heavy industry maintenance role

• Full Australian working rights

• Ability to pass pre-employment medical & drug and alcohol test

• A can-do attitude with a willingness to engage in physically demanding tasks when necessary

• Professionalism and a commitment to team collaboration and workplace safety

About us:
 
Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.
Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.