General Fitter

SEC Business Group is seeking an experienced General Fitter to join our team on a full-time basis.

This role is suited to a trade-qualified fitter with experience in mechanical maintenance, machinery installation, conveyor systems, shutdown work, and heavy industrial environments.

SEC Business Group delivers engineering, fabrication, conveyor, mechanical maintenance, and project support services across the mining, resources, and heavy industrial sectors.

Work May Include

The role will involve fitting, assembling, installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment in workshop, site, shutdown, and project environments.

Key duties include:

• Studying drawings, specifications, and work instructions to determine suitable materials, methods, sequence of operations, and machine settings.

• Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment.

• Checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance, and fit using precision measuring instruments.

• Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines and mechanical equipment.

• Overhauling and repairing mechanical parts, machinery, and fluid power equipment.

• Cutting, threading, bending, and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes, hoses, and lines.

• Installing, assembling, and erecting machinery, equipment, and mechanical components on site.

• Supporting conveyor and materials handling maintenance, including belt systems, rollers, scrapers, guards, chutes, and associated plant equipment.

• Carrying out shutdown, breakdown, maintenance, and project-based fitting works.

• Following site safety procedures, completing required documentation, and maintaining a strong focus on safe work practices.

What We’re Looking For

To be considered, applicants should have:

• Relevant trade qualification as a General Fitter, Fitter and Turner, Plant Mechanic, or related mechanical trade.

• Previous experience in general fitting, fixed plant maintenance, machinery maintenance, or heavy industrial environments.

• Site, mining, conveyor, or shutdown maintenance experience preferred.

• Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and mechanical repair skills.

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems desirable.

• Ability to read drawings, follow specifications, and use precision measuring instruments.

• Strong safety focus and ability to follow site procedures.

• Ability to work across workshop, site, and project environments.

• Current Australian driver’s licence preferred.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment opportunity.

• Competitive hourly rate or salary package.

• Ongoing project and site-based work.

• Exposure to conveyor, mining, resources, and heavy industrial environments.

• Supportive team environment with a safety-first culture.

• Opportunity to grow with a developing South Australian business.

Employer Questions for SEEK

1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

2. How many years’ experience do you have as a General Fitter?

3. Do you hold a relevant trade qualification as a General Fitter, Fitter and Turner, Plant Mechanic, or related mechanical trade?

4. Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?

5. Do you have site, shutdown, conveyor, mining, or heavy industrial maintenance experience?

6. Which of the following height safety tickets have you completed?

7. Are you available to work full-time?

8. Are you able to work across workshop, site, and project environments?