Mechanical Fitters at UGL Limited

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Repairs, Inspections, Preventative Maintenance, Fault-finding, Breakdown Support, Shutdown Activities, Equipment Upgrades, Lubrication, Alignment, Component Replacement, Servicing, Diagnosing Mechanical Issues, Technical Drawings Interpretation, Safety Compliance, Teamwork, High-Quality Workmanship

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

Based In Portland, Victoria Full time ongoing, Long-Term Position Opportunity to grow your career within a Tier 1 UGL delivers engineering, construction and maintenance services across the oil & gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence and telecommunications sectors. We operate in a fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment and partner with some of Australia’s largest asset owners. About the role We are seeking skilled and safety‑focused Mechanical Fitters to support maintenance, and project works across an Alumina Smelter. You will be responsible for performing mechanical repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance on fixed plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operational performance. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will carry out breakdown support, planned maintenance, shutdown activities and equipment upgrades across critical processing assets. Key Responsibilities Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs and fault‑finding on fixed plant equipment. Conduct inspections, lubrication, alignment, replacement of components and general servicing. Support shutdowns, project works and preventative maintenance programs. Work safely in operational processing environments following all permits and procedures. Diagnose mechanical issues and recommend corrective actions to minimise downtime. Collaborate with supervisors, trades and operations teams to maintain plant reliability. Ensure all work is completed to quality, safety and compliance standards. About you Trade‑qualified Mechanical Fitter or equivalent. Experience in mining, minerals processing, bauxite/alumina, or heavy industrial environments. Strong technical ability across pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, crushers, hydraulic systems and rotating equipment. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and work instructions. Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering high‑quality workmanship. Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational plant environment with competing priorities. Tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Space or EWP are advantageous. About UGL As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL values diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. How to apply If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please click Apply and follow the prompts. We will contact shortlisted candidates directly. Please note: Screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process, which may include reference checks, right‑to‑work verification, national police checks, AML checks and a pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening).

Responsibilities

The role involves performing mechanical repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance on fixed plant equipment within an Alumina Smelter to ensure safe and efficient operations. Responsibilities include supporting breakdown activities, planned maintenance, shutdowns, and equipment upgrades across critical processing assets.