Founded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is a leading global chemical manufacturing company servicing the global construction industry. Mapei has contributed to the construction of some of the most important architectural and infrastructural works worldwide. With a 4 billion Euro turnover in 2022, 25 Product lines, 32 Main research centres in 20 countries, 100,000 tons CO2 offset, 92 manufacturing plants in 5 continents, 102 subsidiaries operating in 57 countries, the Group employs more than 12,000 staff worldwide.

In Australia, the state-of-the-art plant in Brisbane produces over 57 thousand tons of product each year and up to 15 million litres of liquid product. The facility also houses R&D;, quality control laboratories and training centre to develop industry technical expertise.

As a market leader, Mapei Australia understands and recognises the contribution employees make to the success of our business. We are proud to be ranked among the "World’s Best Employers" with Forbes’ and Statista acknowledging Mapei’s global endeavours excel in terms of corporate impact and image, talent development, gender equality and social responsibility.

This is a great opportunity to join an industry leader who manufactures high-quality innovative construction products in this critical maintenance role.

About the opportunity

Mapei has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Fitter to join the team based in Wacol.

Reporting to the Production & Maintenance Manager, you'll carry out all maintenance duties relating to the safe and productive operation of the plant, and associated facilities.

Please note this is an afternoon shift position, shift time being 2.30pm - 10.00pm.

About the role

- Performing delegated planned and predictive maintenance
- Analysing and diagnosing system/machine issues




- Carrying out assigned maintenance repairs
- Completing associated maintenance administration
- Plan and execute special projects and improvements
- Production assistance as required, with plant operation and raw material handling to be done as per the relevant Work Instructions
- Liaise with other departments where necessary to perform tasks safely and successfully
- May be a requirement to work after hours, typically Saturdays, Public holidays and some hours either before, or after regular shift start and finish.

About you

- Related training or training qualifications in metal trades, fitting, machining or engineering related discipline and/or
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a maintenance within a manufacturing environment, preferably with FMCG type machinery
- Team leader or supervisory experience highly regarded
- Familiarity with industrial environments and the ability to safely operate plant and equipment including electrical, and pneumatically controlled machinery
- Ability to analyse and diagnose system/machine issues
- Experience with PLC controlled machines
- Experience with safe maintenance principles and practices
- Demonstrate ability in carrying out basic mechanical repairs i.e., drilling and tapping, mechanical alignment, oxy and acetylene operation, and parts replacement.

What you bring

- Must be self-motivated, reliable, dedicated and work independently.
- Must possess basic organisational skills.




- Attention to detail and an awareness of the importance of consistency and accuracy in a manufacturing and maintenance environment
- Ability to learn new skills
- Ability to communicate in a mature and cooperative manner
- Literary and numeric skills to complete maintenance documentation
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
- Ability to think quickly and logically
- Physical capacity to undertake manual handling
- Safety conscious and follow all safety procedures of the role.

Why Choose Mapei?

Job Security & Growth

Join a stable, growing company with 87 years of success and substantial expansion plans. Our upcoming Melbourne facility opening in 2026 creates exciting career advancement opportunities.

Global Recognition

Be part of a company recognized as one of the "World's Best Employers" by Times, Forbes and Statista.

Competitive Package

We offer a competitive remuneration package designed to attract outstanding candidates, reflecting the pivotal nature of this role.

Location

Based at our Wacol Office in Brisbane.

Next Steps

If you have the skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected global company where your expertise will make a real difference to our operations and growth.

We're looking for candidates who meet our requirements and have the experience outlined above. If this sounds like you and you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you're interested in joining the Mapei Australia team. We look forward to learning more about you and discussing how you can support our maintenance team.

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📌 Maintenance Fitter (Brisbane City)
🏢 Mapei Australia
📍 Brisbane City