Experienced Fitter, Local Cairns

4 days ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Dawsons Engineering Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

HOME EVERY NIGHT . IMMEDIATE START

Join the Local Projects Crew working across sites in and around Cairns.

Real variety. Real hours. Sleep in your own bed.

Why this role

  • Retention bonus on completion of project.
  • Monday to Friday, 45 to 55 hours most weeks
  • Comparable earnings to 7/7 mine rosters, without FIFO
  • Home every night, more time with family as we head toward Christmas
  • Pathway to permanent for the right person
  • Immediate start

What you will do

Work across changing work fronts.

Water treatment facilities.

Work at heights. Fabrication.

One day never looks like the next.

You bring

  • Trade Qualified Fitter
  • Minimum 3-5 years of fitting experience required
  • Versatile and hands-on, able to work unsupervised
  • Strong safety mindset
  • HRWL - EWP, Dogging or Rigging, Forklift, and MR licences, or willing to obtain
  • Australian citizenship required

How to apply

Apply on SEEK, or email your resume, trade qualification, short cover note, and proof of Cairns address to



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