Fitter Boilermaker role in Sydney supporting airport ground equipment maintenance. Ongoing work opportunity and heavy equipment focus.
Quick Overview
Role: Fitter Boilermaker
City/Airport: Mascot, NSW
Work Type: Ground Support Equipment / Workshop / Line Maintenance (GSE)
Terms: Contingent – Ongoing
Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days
Role Description
An experienced Fitter Boilermaker is required to support the maintenance, repair, and operational reliability of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) within a busy airport environment.
This hands-on role will focus heavily on welding, fabrication, fitting, fault finding, mechanical repairs, and preventative maintenance activities across a diverse fleet of specialised airport equipment. Equipment maintained includes aircraft tugs, belt loaders, ground power units (GPUs), air start units (ASUs), baggage handling equipment, and other airside support assets critical to daily airport operations.
We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong welding and fitting background. Previous Ground Support Equipment experience is highly regarded but not essential. Candidates from heavy equipment, mobile plant, mining, transport, rail, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, or similar industries are encouraged to apply.
You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, fabricating replacement components where required, and ensuring equipment remains safe, compliant, and operational to support critical airline schedules.
Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?
Fast Turnaround & Confirmation: Our team has direct lines of contact with hiring managers – no delays. We present strong candidates within 48 hours.
Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Training & Licencing: Access to our industry-recognised training pathways, supporting ongoing career development.
Market Knowledge: We work across aviation and engineering markets nationally, ensuring candidates are aligned with current demand and opportunities.
Dedicated Support Team: We specialise in aviation and technical recruitment – real people, real conversations, and ongoing support.
Essential Requirements
Required Role Experience:
• Strong background in welding, fabrication and fitting
• Experience maintaining heavy equipment, mobile plant, transport, mining equipment, construction equipment or Ground Support Equipment
• Experience conducting fault finding and mechanical repairs
• Preventative maintenance experience on diesel, hydraulic and mechanical systems highly regarded
• Ability to work safely within a fast-paced operational environment
Maintenance Qualification / Licence:
• Trade Qualification – Boilermaker, Metal Fabricator, Mechanical Fitter or equivalent (essential)
Work Rights:
• Full Australian working rights (mandatory)
Skills:
• Welding and fabrication
• Mechanical fitting and repairs
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Preventative maintenance
• Hydraulic and mechanical systems knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
Attitude:
• Safety-focused
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong work ethic
• Team-oriented
• Proactive problem solver
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Contact Phone: 02 7250 6186 (Elaine), 02 9137 6831 (Jessica), 02 4072 6121 (Allan), 02 4072 5965 (James)
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