Mechanical Shift Fitter | Fixed Plant Maintenance

Multiple Permanent Opportunities | Southwest WA | Circa $150,000 + Super + Short term Accommodation Assistance

Are you a qualified Mechanical Fitter looking for a secure, long-term opportunity with one of the South West's leading manufacturing operations?

We are currently recruiting for multiple Mechanical Shift Fitters to join established maintenance teams across several fixed plant manufacturing sites throughout the South West of Western Australia. These permanent positions offer an excellent salary package of circa $150,000 + superannuation, ongoing career development and the opportunity to work on modern automated production equipment.

To support candidates relocating to the region, short-term accommodation can be provided while you settle into your new role.

Whether your background is in FMCG, manufacturing, processing, mining, timber, chemical processing or any other fixed plant environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As part of a highly skilled maintenance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring plant reliability through preventative maintenance, breakdown response and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a hands-on role where no two shifts are the same. You'll be fault finding, repairing and maintaining a wide range of mechanical equipment including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, rotating equipment and production machinery to maximise plant performance and minimise downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance across fixed plant equipment





Respond efficiently to mechanical breakdowns and equipment failures

Diagnose faults and implement effective repair solutions

Install, overhaul and maintain a variety of mechanical assets

Work closely with production teams to maximise plant availability

Complete maintenance documentation and work orders

Contribute to continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives

Maintain a strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards

Shift Roster

You'll enjoy a rotating day and night shift roster that provides regular extended breaks throughout the month.

Day Shift: 5:00am - 5:00pm

Night Shift: 5:00pm - 5:00am

Roster Pattern

Week 1

2 Day Shifts

3 Night Shifts

2 Days Off

Week 2

2 Days Off

3 Day Shifts

2 Night Shifts

Week 3

5 Days Off

2 Day Shifts

This roster provides an excellent work-life balance, with regular long weekends and a five-day break built into every cycle.

About You To be considered for these opportunities, you will possess:

Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical (Mechanical Fitting) or equivalent trade qualification (essential)

Experience maintaining fixed plant, manufacturing or industrial processing equipment

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities





Experience working with conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics and rotating equipment The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative maintenance team A proactive attitude towards safety, reliability and continuous improvement

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Experience within food manufacturing, timber processing, mining, agriculture, recycling, heavy industry or other industrial processing environments will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What's On Offer

Permanent full time employment

Circa $150,000 + Superannuation

Shift penalties included within your package

Short-term accommodation assistance available for successful candidates relocating to the region

Multiple opportunities across the South West of Western Australia

Long-term career security with established manufacturing businesses

Modern facilities and well-maintained equipment

Ongoing training and career development

Supportive leadership and experienced maintenance teams

Immediate starts available

If you're a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter looking for a rewarding maintenance role offering excellent earning potential, career stability and the opportunity to enjoy everything the South West has to offer, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion regarding these exciting opportunities.

Please note: Applicants must hold a Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical (Mechanical Fitting) or equivalent trade qualification and have full Australian working rights to be considered.

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