Maintenance Fitter – Manufacturing Plant

About the role

The Maintenance Fitter provides production support on plant machinery, handling breakdown troubleshooting, project implementation and continuous improvement within a 24‑hour manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Install, assemble and test new machinery, collaborating with OEM manufacturers for commissioning.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues promptly, conduct root‑cause analysis on critical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with production teams to minimise downtime and support safety, quality and operational improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, parts used and time spent, and ensure compliance with Australian Safety Standards.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Relevant trade qualification as a Fitter and Turner or similar.
• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (desirable) and forklift licence (desirable).
• Team player with a proactive, self‑motivated attitude.

Required skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair of production lines.
• Interpretation of technical drawings and manuals.
• Stock control of spare parts.
• Installation and commissioning of new equipment.