Workshop Fitter

Are you an experienced Workshop Fitter looking for a stable, hands-on role in Mackay?

Motion operates across the Asia Pacific—including NZ, Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore—providing industrial products and engineering service to keep the world moving!

With a clear 2027 growth strategy, we’re expanding regionally and investing in our people’s development, offering plenty of opportunity to grow your skills and career.

Why Join Motion?

Join a supportive Mackay-based team where your fitting, machining and welding skills will be valued. You’ll work across a diverse range of automotive, commercial, off-highway and industrial driveline applications—no two days are the same.

Enjoy a full-time, permanent role with work–life balance, annual salary reviews, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.

This role is ideal for a mechanically minded professional who takes pride in quality workmanship, safety and precision.

What your day to day looks like:

• Build, repair and recondition driveshafts for automotive, commercial, off-highway and industrial applications
• Machine and modify driveline components
• Assemble, weld and balance driveshafts
• Complete general workshop duties as required
• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient workshop environment

What were looking for:

• Proven fitting and machining experience gained in a workshop environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Experience operating manual lathes and welding equipment—essential
• A flexible, proactive approach to changing priorities and workshop tasks
• Commitment to safe work practices and quality outcomes
• Willingness to participate in training and develop new skills
• A team-first attitude and willingness to contribute to shared business goals

What We Offer:

We offer more than just a job — we offer a long-term career.

• Market aligned remuneration with annual salary reviews: Your salary grows with your skills and performance.  

• Career progression: Build a long-term career with clear development pathways, supported by free webinars, training events and learning courses.

• Comprehensive benefits: Incentive, Motion-provided uniforms, parental-leave top-up support and confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program.

• Health and wellbeing: Enjoy up to $30 flu vaccination rebate and discounted Bupa health insurance options.

• Give back to your community: Access one paid Good to Give volunteer leave day each calendar year, in addition to your standard leave entitlements. Participate in community engagement initiatives, including opportunities to support organisations such as the Red Cross and many more. 

• Recognition that matters: Celebrate your contribution through peer recognition, service-milestone awards and our employee referral program.

About Motion

Motion Australia is a leader in the distribution of industrial products. We operate across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Singapore where opportunities are endless for a motivated individual.

We provide high quality hardware including, Driveshafts, hose & fittings, services and repairs, and consumables to engineering, mining, transport, defence, manufacturers, civil infrastructure, and the trades, serviced by our 70 plus strategically located Branches around Australia. 

With 1300 staff members in Australia, we focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

So, if you are interested in joining our group don’t wait, apply now and let us help you empower your career in motion with us!

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

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