Maintenance Fitter

• Live Local, Work Local Home every night
• Highly supportive, team orientated, and values driven organisation
• Exciting opportunity to join an Industry Leader

About Us

Cheetham Salt is Australia's largest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable salt products to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food, stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.

Our Bajool Operations in Central Queensland are currently seeking permanent Maintenance Fitterto join our Maintenance team. Bajool and Port Alma are about 40km south of Rockhampton and 40km north of Gladstone.

Life at Cheetham Salt

Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for all our employees. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as,

• Competitive rates and allowances
• Daily vehicle allowance between $16.50 -$19.50 per day (dependent on your location) plus additional $12.00 per day for carpooling with fellow employees
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Participation in the Productivity Bonus Scheme
• Autonomy & variety
• Ongoing training & development
• Ongoing qualification support
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Employee Referral Program - refer a mate & receive $1000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid primary carer Parental & Paternity leave options
• Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
• Tool allowance
• Uniforms provided
• Day shift

The role

Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator your duties will include:

• Maintain, service & modify plant as requested by the Maintenance Coordinator
• Actively participate in Safety & Environmental audits, investigations and other site initiatives
• Assist with developing Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
• Promptly report all incidents, hazards and near misses as per the procedure
• Conducting scheduled maintenance and repairs on heavy earthmoving/fixed plant and equipment
• Utilising you're welding and fabrication skills for general design and repair works
• Diagnosing faults and rectifying equipment breakdowns
• Performing major component rebuilds or replacements as necessary
• Reporting items of plant maintenance related work
• Prioritising breakdowns and servicing based on machine prestart check sheets
• Attend call backs as required
• Requisition supplies required to perform the above
• Estimate costs or work as requested by the Maintenance Coordinator
• Work toward breakdown prevention and general improvements.
• Work on capital projects as required
• Assist in filling in the correct Permits to carry out certain tasks
• Collaborating with Maintenance Coordinator on completion time frames and construction methods
• Managing service and repair records accurately and efficiently

About you

You will bring the following skills, experience, and attributes to the role:

• Trade Qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter Fabricator or Fitter Machinist
• A proactive and positive attitude, with strong work ethic
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and ability to work in a team.
• Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management System MEX or similar
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic skills Forklift licence (well regarded)
• Motivated to drive your own success as an individual in a challenging role
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, & background check, including police check
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• You must reside within 1 hour commute distance from Site

Want to know more?

Call Bajool site office on with any questions or Apply Now

Applications close: 26 August 2025

*Recruitment agencies: please do not refer candidates to us either by phone or email, as we have chosen to manage the process ourselves.

We are committed to being values driven business and provide a workplace where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.  We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds.

We offer a supportive team environment with a great engaging culture that provides real opportunity for someone to make their mark in this role.  We are committed to being an employer of choice and pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.