About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Machine Fitter / Mechanical Fitter to join a skilled maintenance team within a manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for both preventative and reactive maintenance of fixed plant and mechanical equipment, ensuring plant reliability, safety, and uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical plant and machinery

• Mechanical fault finding and repairs

• Maintenance of conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics

• Safe isolation of equipment using Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures

• Working in accordance with WHS policies and site procedures

• Accurate maintenance reporting and effective communication with operations teams

Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• Recognised Australian Mechanical Trade Certificate (Cert III Mechanical, Engineering Mechanical Trade, or equivalent)

• Completed mechanical apprenticeship

• Proven experience as a Machine Fitter in manufacturing, industrial, or fixed plant environments

• Strong mechanical fault finding and preventative maintenance skills

• Current White Card (Construction Induction)

• Current Australian driver’s licence

• Own reliable transport

• Ability to pass:

  • Police check

  • Pre employment medical

  • Drug and alcohol testing (including random testing)

Highly Desirable (Not Mandatory)

• Experience in plastic manufacturing environments, including blow moulding, injection moulding, extrusion, or similar machinery

• Experience working with automated or continuous production equipment

• High Risk Work Licences (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, Rigging)

• Experience in continuous or 24 7 operations

Work Rights

Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, or hold valid Australian work rights.

Apply now to join a stable manufacturing operation with long term opportunities.