Expression of Interest – Seeking Qualified Mechanical Fitter

23 hours ago

Brisbane Queensland Australia Marlanda Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Expression of Interest – Seeking Qualified Mechanical Fitter

Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter who is eager for a start in the Manufacturing Sector? If so, Marlanda would love to hear from you

Who are we?

At Marlanda we know how critical it is to engage the right people. We focus on people with the right attitude and soft skills; people who are:

  • Proactive problem solvers
  • Practical
  • Good communicators
  • Have a high level of integrity
  • Natural leaders

Marlanda is a small, dynamic business specialising in business improvement and labour support services. We are committed to delivering customised assistance to our clients, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. With a diverse team boasting expertise in Asset Management, Materials Management, and Business Intelligence, we offer comprehensive solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our focus is on fostering growth and efficiency to drive success in today's competitive landscape. We favour people, not resumes.

What you will be doing:

As a Mechanical Fitter in a food manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production. Your day-to-day duties will include:

  • Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on production machinery and plant utilities
  • Responding to breakdowns with a sense of urgency to minimise downtime
  • Diagnosing mechanical faults and implementing effective repair solutions
  • Working closely with the production team to support equipment reliability and performance
  • Ensuring all work is carried out in line with food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards
  • Completing maintenance records and updating the CMMS with accurate information
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting capital projects as needed
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times

What you will bring:

  • A trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner (Certificate III or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in a maintenance or fitting role, ideally within food manufacturing or milling environments
  • Experience working in a mill or similar continuous processing plant
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills across systems such as conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and packaging machinery
  • Welding experience and/or certification in TIG, Stick, and MIG
  • A valid Forklift ticket
  • A Restricted Electrical Licence (REL)
  • Solid understanding of preventative maintenance practices and safe work procedures
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, hygiene-sensitive environment
  • A strong commitment to safety, food quality, and compliance with WHS and food safety standards (e.g. HACCP, GMP)
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail when following work instructions and completing maintenance records
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, overtime, and attend call-outs as required
  • Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) (preferred but not essential)

What we offer:

  • An opportunity to try something new in a company that is dedicated to continuous improvement
  • A culture that values excellence and welcomes new ideas
  • A commitment to continuous training and development
  • Casual and permanent engagements its up to you
  • Attractive salaries/hourly rates for the right candidate
  • Training with ERPs and computerised maintenance management systems.

For further information please contact us at with 'Mechanical Fitter – Expression of Interest' in the subject line.

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