Shift Fitter

About the role

Visy is seeking a skilled Shift Fitter to join its Smithfield paper manufacturing plant. You will work day shifts Monday to Friday, ensuring the plant runs safely, efficiently and reliably. This hands‑on position supports both planned maintenance and urgent breakdowns across the full production line.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on rotating equipment such as pumps, rollers, conveyors and gearboxes.
• Diagnose, repair and align mechanical components to keep production moving.
• Maintain and rebuild plant machinery used in pulp and paper processes.
• Install, upgrade and fine‑tune mechanical systems to improve reliability and uptime.
• Support on‑call rostered work and manage maintenance notifications via SAP CMMS.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement projects that enhance plant performance and safety.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical) or higher.
• Strong experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in pulp & paper, printing or packaging.
• Proven ability in fault finding, troubleshooting and repair of rotating and process equipment.
• Welding and fabrication skills are highly regarded.
• Additional tickets such as forklift, elevated work platform (EWP) or rigging are advantageous.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering knowledge
• Industrial maintenance
• Rotating equipment repair
• Welding
• Fabrication
• Forklift operation
• EWP operation
• Rigging
• SAP CMMS usage

What we offer

• Steady day‑shift hours Monday‑Friday for work‑life balance.
• In‑house training, trade upskilling and cross‑site learning opportunities.
• Supportive, safety‑focused team culture built on trust.
• Employee benefits including EAP, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and salary‑sacrifice options.