Job Description
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As a Mechanical Fitter at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll engage in hands-on maintenance and repairs within our Mill's crushing stations, focusing on essential components like hydraulics, gearboxes, and pumps. By collaborating with various departments, you'll help keep production flowing smoothly while maintaining our strong commitment to safety and reliability. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the success of our mill and enjoy the thrill of keeping our machinery running like clockwork!
Located in North Queensland, Sarina offers a laid-back lifestyle, with stunning beaches and exciting outdoor adventures right at your doorstep. With both day work and shift work options available, you'll have ample time to embrace your favourite activities. Whether you're into hiking, water sports, or just chilling by the beach, Sarina has it all waiting for you.
We're here to help make your move as smooth as possible! For the right candidate, we're able to assist with aspects of relocation to get you settled into your new home in Northern Queensland. If you're ready to make the leap, we'll be ready to lend a hand.
Your Role in Action
Innovate and Fabricate - Utilize workshop machinery to manufacture engineering components, applying your fabrication skills to contribute to various projects.
Keep Our Assets Running: Participate in preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, and assisting with fault reporting and repairs to ensure optimal factory operations.
Empower the Next Generation: Provide guidance and leadership to apprentices and trainees, defining tasks and performance targets while offering valuable on-the-job training and feedback.
Collaborate for Success: Liaise with the Work Coordinator on costs, scheduling expenditures, and assisting in assessing the economic life and performance of assets to drive continuous improvement
Document with Precision: Ensure all work orders and permits are accurately completed while maintaining timesheets and standard reports for seamless operations.
Uphold Quality and Teamwork: Work within a collaborative environment, conducting inspections, identifying problems, and implementing improvements to ensure the highest quality standards.
Your Winning Combination
Our ideal candidate will hold a Certificate III in Engineering - (Mechanical Fitting), along with a current Confined Space certificate, a valid Safe Working at Heights certificate, and a manual driver's license. If you have additional certificates, that's a plus! But don't sweat it if you don't—we're here to help you learn and grow in your role!
What Wilmar will offer you
At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.
How to Apply
If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 21 February 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Shelley from our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at 0427XXXXXX. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables
Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest Manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.
We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.
We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.
Job Details
Reference #
47022
Posted on
21 Jan 2026
Closes on
21 Feb 2026 03:00
Location(s)
Plane Creek Mill, Sarina Distillery
Expertise
Maintenance
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent
More details (document)
Business unit
Non crush
As a Mechanical Fitter at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll engage in hands-on maintenance and repairs within our Mill's crushing stations, focusing on essential components like hydraulics, gearboxes, and pumps. By collaborating with various departments, you'll help keep production flowing smoothly while maintaining our strong commitment to safety and reliability. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the success of our mill and enjoy the thrill of keeping our machinery running like clockwork!
Located in North Queensland, Sarina offers a laid-back lifestyle, with stunning beaches and exciting outdoor adventures right at your doorstep. With both day work and shift work options available, you'll have ample time to embrace your favourite activities. Whether you're into hiking, water sports, or just chilling by the beach, Sarina has it all waiting for you.
We're here to help make your move as smooth as possible! For the right candidate, we're able to assist with aspects of relocation to get you settled into your new home in Northern Queensland. If you're ready to make the leap, we'll be ready to lend a hand.
Your Role in Action
Innovate and Fabricate - Utilize workshop machinery to manufacture engineering components, applying your fabrication skills to contribute to various projects.
Keep Our Assets Running: Participate in preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, and assisting with fault reporting and repairs to ensure optimal factory operations.
Empower the Next Generation: Provide guidance and leadership to apprentices and trainees, defining tasks and performance targets while offering valuable on-the-job training and feedback.
Collaborate for Success: Liaise with the Work Coordinator on costs, scheduling expenditures, and assisting in assessing the economic life and performance of assets to drive continuous improvement
Document with Precision: Ensure all work orders and permits are accurately completed while maintaining timesheets and standard reports for seamless operations.
Uphold Quality and Teamwork: Work within a collaborative environment, conducting inspections, identifying problems, and implementing improvements to ensure the highest quality standards.
Your Winning Combination
Our ideal candidate will hold a Certificate III in Engineering - (Mechanical Fitting), along with a current Confined Space certificate, a valid Safe Working at Heights certificate, and a manual driver's license. If you have additional certificates, that's a plus! But don't sweat it if you don't—we're here to help you learn and grow in your role!
What Wilmar will offer you
At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.
How to Apply
If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 21 February 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Shelley from our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at 0427XXXXXX. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables
Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest Manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.
We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.
We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.
Job Details
Reference #
47022
Posted on
21 Jan 2026
Closes on
21 Feb 2026 03:00
Location(s)
Plane Creek Mill, Sarina Distillery
Expertise
Maintenance
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Permanent
More details (document)
Business unit
Non crush
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Mechanical Fitters position is now open for candidates interested in the Mechanic Jobs sector. This role in Sarina offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Mechanic Jobs is a plus.
