Maintenance Fitter - Darwin
Mayday Technical ·www.maydaytechnical.com
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The Company
This established heavy industrial operation plays a key role in supplying essential materials into the construction, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors across NT. With a large-scale processing environment and significant onsite plant, they offer stable long-term employment where maintenance reliability is critical to keeping operations moving.
The Benefits
The Role
You’ll be you’ll be responsible for keeping heavy equipment and processing assets running reliably across a busy industrial site.
This is a tight-knit facility with a crew of around 10 onsite, offering a highly autonomous environment where you’ll play a key role in keeping operations running. You’ll be the only mechanical tradesperson on site, supported by operators and an electrical leading hand/supervisor.
Day to day you will be involved in:
The Requirements
Why This Role?
This is a highly autonomous position suited to a fitter who enjoys taking ownership of a site. Ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and wants variety, responsibility, and strong earning potential through overtime.
This established heavy industrial operation plays a key role in supplying essential materials into the construction, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors across NT. With a large-scale processing environment and significant onsite plant, they offer stable long-term employment where maintenance reliability is critical to keeping operations moving.
The Benefits
- Permanent Day shift Mon – Fr 7am-4pm
- $55–$65 per hour base
- Salary range: $135k–$175k + super
- Fully maintained vehicle + phone
- Consistent generous weekend overtime available
- Southeast Darwin location
The Role
You’ll be you’ll be responsible for keeping heavy equipment and processing assets running reliably across a busy industrial site.
This is a tight-knit facility with a crew of around 10 onsite, offering a highly autonomous environment where you’ll play a key role in keeping operations running. You’ll be the only mechanical tradesperson on site, supported by operators and an electrical leading hand/supervisor.
Day to day you will be involved in:
- Maintenance and repairs on trucks, mobile plant and fixed equipment
- Fault finding, servicing and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery
- Supporting shutdowns, breakdown response and reliability work
- Working closely with operations teams to minimise downtime
- Maintaining safe work practices and compliance with site procedures
- Manage contractors on-site to ensure work is carried out to plan
- Supporting a small team environment, working closely with operators who assist during shutdowns
- Carrying out basic welding (MIG, Stick, occasional TIG), with additional contractor support where required
The Requirements
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting or similar
- Strong experience in heavy industry — manufacturing, quarry, mining, logistics or large-scale industrial environments
- Drivers Licence
- Experience working on Fixed and Mobile Plant Equipment
- High Risk licences (or willingness to obtain) advantageous
Why This Role?
This is a highly autonomous position suited to a fitter who enjoys taking ownership of a site. Ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and wants variety, responsibility, and strong earning potential through overtime.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Maintenance Fitter - Darwin role?
Mayday Technical is hiring for the Maintenance Fitter - Darwin position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Maintenance Fitter - Darwin job located?
The Maintenance Fitter - Darwin role with Mayday Technical is based in Darwin, NSW, AU.
What does the Maintenance Fitter - Darwin role pay?
Mayday Technical lists the Maintenance Fitter - Darwin role at AUD 120,000–180,000 per year.
Is the Maintenance Fitter - Darwin role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Mayday Technical.
What experience level is the Maintenance Fitter - Darwin role?
The Maintenance Fitter - Darwin position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Maintenance Fitter - Darwin role at Mayday Technical?
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