Downer

Maintenance Mechanical Tradesperson

Downer  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Downer is seeking a qualified Maintenance Mechanical Tradesperson to support the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program. This hands‑on role is critical to maintaining the safety, reliability and performance of mechanical, pneumatic and automated production equipment within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative, reactive and statutory maintenance
  • Fault find and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automated systems
  • Respond to equipment and facility breakdowns in a timely manner
  • Complete inspections and maintenance records within the CMMS
  • Promote and comply with Downer’s Zero Harm safety culture
  • Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives
  • Work collaboratively with production and project teams

About You

  • Trade qualified: Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical (Fitter & Turner)
  • Post‑trade experience in facility maintenance of manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Experience with automated/robotic and pneumatichydraulic systems
  • Strong safety focus and ability to follow SOPs and work instructions
  • Ability to read technical drawings and complete digital documentation
  • High‑risk licenses (Forklift, EWP, Crane) highly desirable
  • Further education in a related advanced mechanical discipline is highly desirable.

Why Join Downer

  • Be part of a nationally significant train manufacturing project
  • Secure role within a safety‑driven, team‑focused environment
  • Career development with a leading Tier 1 organisation

Apply Now

Join Downer and support the future of train manufacturing in Queensland. For queries, please contact Angela.Versace@downergroup.com (applications will not be accepted via this email).

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance or our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

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About Downer

Enabling communities to thrive.

It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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