Mechanical Fitter / Trade Assistant

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Location
Gladstone, Queensland
Category
Trades & Labour
Salary
$37.00 - $57.00 Hourly
Posted
13-Mar-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Kirsty Quinn
Reference
184669

Rio Tinto Yarwun – Gladstone

Chandler Macleod is looking for a Mechanical Fitter or experienced Trades Assistant with fitting experience to join the team at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun Refinery in Gladstone.

Job Details

  • Location: Yarwun Refinery – Gladstone
  • Roster: Lifestyle roster – 5 days on, 5 off, 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off
  • Shift length: 12 hour shifts
  • Pay rate:$37 – $57 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
  • Start: Immediate start available
Work Involves
  • Fixed plant maintenance
  • Pipe fitting and mechanical fitting work
  • Assisting trades on maintenance tasks
  • Forklift operation
  • Working in a high temperature refinery environment
Requirements
  • Mechanical Fitter trade qualification OR strong fitting experience as a Trades Assistant
  • Forklift ticket preferred
  • Rigging or Dogging ticket preferred
  • Physically fit and able to work in hot conditions
  • Strong focus on safety

Pre-Employment
Successful candidates will need to complete:
• Full medical and physical assessment
• Drug & alcohol test

If you are interested in joining the team at Rio Tinto Yarwun, apply now through Chandler Macleod.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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