Fitter / Machinist
UGL Transport is a vertically integrated transport and rail business owned in a 50/50 joint venture with UGL Pty Ltd and the Sojitz Corporation. UGL Transport designs, manufactures and maintains rolling stock and rail infrastructure, operates and maintains transport networks, and designs, delivers, and operates train systems and critical communications. With a legacy of over 125 years beginning in Newcastle, UGL Transport has sites and businesses across Australia and New Zealand.
Join Our Mackay Team as a Mechanical Fitter!
Are you looking to step into a challenging and rewarding role within an industry-leading team? We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our Mackay Workshop on a permanent basis. These roles offer a fantastic work-life balance with a 4-Day working roster, providing you with every weekend off to enjoy the things that matter most.
Why Join Us?
At our Mackay Workshop, we are currently seeking applications for Fitters to join our Mackay team. You'll be part of a close-knit group with a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to innovation, technical excellence, and safety. We maintain an impressive array of capabilities onsite - giving you access to broad and interesting range of work on a day-to-day basis.
We have operated consistently from our Mackay Workshops since 1978. That kind of heritage doesn't happen by accident; our people and longstanding customers are the reason for our success.
This role is based in Mackay, Queensland, UGL are seeking interstate applicants experienced and interested in this work who would like the opportunity to move to Perth with our support to relocate.
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be Trade Qualified. You'll play a critical role in maintaining, overhauling and repairing heavy equipment while ensuring our workshop operates efficiently and effectively.
You'll be involved in an interesting array of work, across a diverse range of customers and work types, including:
Mobile heavy earthmoving equipment, including truck components and wheel motors
Fixed plant, including Washplant and conveyor motors and components
Field equipment, including Draglines
Rail equipment, including bogies overhauls, traction motors and diverse rail componentry overhauls
Key responsibilities:
Proven experience in fault diagnosis and repair within heavy machinery
Competent in usage of measuring equipment (e.g Inside and outside micrometers)
Skills in organizing and planning work to ensure smooth operations.
Practical abilities in basic welding and the use of gas cutting torches and burners
Ability to mechanically inspect motors and machinery
Strong focus on maintaining a well-equipped workshop, including managing and updating critical spares lists.
Keenness to work in a self-led environment, where you have a say and input to the work you do, supported by a depth of technical support from our Project Leads and Engineering Teams
About you:
To excel in this role, we're looking for someone who brings the following skills and attributes to the table:
Trade Qualified Mechanical Fitter certification.
Preferred qualifications include High-Risk Work Licenses (including forklift, dogging, Rigging basic or intermediate)
Valid Driver's License (mandatory)
