QPTS are currently looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters and Metal Fabricators for permanent positions based at our Perth location, with opportunities to work across our Western Australian sites. If you're passionate about mechanical maintenance, mechanical assembling, metal fabrication, and thrive in a safety-focused environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

• Conveyor roller change-outs
• Conveyor belt cover installations
• Belt condition monitoring
• Pulley lagging repairs and replacements
• Pulley and rubber chute relines

• Analyse blueprints and technical drawings to determine job requirements, materials, techniques, and machining configurations.
• Join metal sections and components using welding techniques and fasteners (bolts, screws, rivets).
• Assemble fabricated metal parts into machinery and equipment, ensuring precise fit and functionality.
• Inspect metal parts using precise measuring instruments; operate hand and power tools for adjustments.
• Configure machining tools, adjust controls, and install cutting and shaping tools.
• Conduct fault diagnosis, routine maintenance, and extensive repairs on mechanical and fluid power equipment.
• Provide mechanical maintenance assistance, including:
• Finalise products by cleaning, buffing, chiselling, and grinding welds.
• Commit to and uphold strong workplace health and safety standards.

Metal Fabricator

• Analysing blueprints and drawings to determine the appropriate materials, techniques, and sequence of actions to determine the job requirements, as well as configuring machine settings.
• Integrating fabricated metal components into finished products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to manufacture machinery and equipment.
• Using precise measuring instruments to inspect fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, fit, and join using hand and power tools
• Configuring machining tools by adjusting guides, stops, and other controls, installing specified cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and adjusting controls for textile machinery.
• Select and prepare metal stock to suit specific job requirements
• Shaping metal stock and castings to precise tolerances by employing machining tools such as hand tools, oxy heat / cutting, pressing, grinding, planning, boring, and drilling.
• Cutting, threading, bending, and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
• Finish final product or welds through cleaning, buffing, chiselling and grinding ready for production
• Potentially assembling machines and equipment at the installation site.
• General mechanical maintenance work on fixed plant machinery, with a heavy focus on the repair and servicing of mining industry conveyor belt components

About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Trade certificate in Mechanical Fitting or Metal Fabrication or proven relevant experience/training.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mining as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter or Metal Fabricator
• Current driver’s licence.
• Confined Spaces and Working at Heights tickets.
• Strong knowledge of fixed plant machinery, conveyor systems, and belt installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Proven experience with routine inspections, reporting, and fault diagnostics.
• Excellent communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and workflow responsibility.
• Experience working with Quality Management Systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates between $40–$60/hr.
• Career progression and development opportunities – we value our people and want them to grow.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Strong workplace health and safety culture upheld by our MATESAFE principle.

About Us – Who is QPTS?
QPTS is a dynamic, independent, multi-purpose business with a presence in all major Australian cities. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and supportive work environment where employees are highly valued, recognized for their contributions, and encouraged to grow.

We are committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing a safe, respectful workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, and individuals from all backgrounds.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you’re looking to join a growing business where your contributions matter, we’d love to hear from you. Click the ‘Apply’ button now and take the next step in your career with QPTS!