- Exciting chance to join an Industry Leader
- Great site and long-term job security
- Picturesque location with beautiful beaches, fishing, camping, surfing and more!
- Situated on the Yorke Peninsula - Price- South Australia

About Us

Cheetham Salt prides itself in offering value added Australian solar salt products and is proud to play an integral role in Australian manufacturing. As Australia's largest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable salt products to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food, stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.

Our Price Operations in South Australia are currently seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join our dynamic Maintenance team. Price is situated on St. Vincent's Gulf approximately 140 kilometers Northwest of Adelaide. We are committed to being a values driven business and provide a workplace where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

Life at Cheetham Salt
Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for all our employees. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as,

- Above award wage rates and allowances
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
- Autonomy & variety
- Ongoing training & development
- Salary Continuance Insurance
- Employee Referral Program - refer a mate & receive $1000
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous paid primary carer Parental & Paternity leave options
- Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
- Uniforms provided
- All Hand Tools & Relevant training will be provided

The Role

The purpose of this role is to maintain, service and modify plant equipment and work toward breakdown prevention and general improvements.



Reporting to the Maintenance coordinator your duties will include:

- Maintain, service & modify plant as requested by the Maintenance Team Leader
- Fault finding and problem solving
- Reporting items of plant maintenance related work
- Perform Fitting & Turning, Mechanical, Basic Welding work within skills and competencies
- Requisition supplies required to perform the above
- Estimate work as requested by the Maintenance Coordinator
- When available attend call backs as required
- Participate in paid weekend Stand-by Roster
- Work toward breakdown prevention and general improvements.
- Work on capital projects as required

About You

To be considered for the role you must have the following:

- Relevant trade qualifications
- A quick learner, willing to listen and learn from experience of others.
- A team player, trustworthy and has good work ethic
- Strong ongoing commitment to workplace health & safety.
- Current Drivers & Forklift Licenses
- Confined Space, Working at Heights, EWP & Dogging tickets would be advantageous.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Physically fit and willing to undertake pre-employment medical testing including Drug and Alcohol testing.
- Current First Aid Certificate

How to apply

If this is you please click "Apply now" and provide both your resume and cover letter. Upon receipt of your application you will receive an email with our pre-screening questions. (Please ensure you check your junk email). Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing and background checks including police check as part of our process.
Previous applicants need not apply.

Want to know more?
Call Ryan on 0427292*** with any questions.
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Applications close on 23 July 2026

📌 Maintenance Fitter (Clare)
🏢 Cheetham Salt
📍 Clare