Senior Maintenance Fitter – Automated Plant & Utilities

At Claytons, we design, manufacture, supply and install kitchens, stone benchtops, outdoor kitchens and wardrobes for the Australian building and renovation industry.

Operating from our Truganina manufacturing facility, we run a high-output production environment supported by automated woodworking machinery, production equipment and key site utilities.

We are seeking a strong, hands‑on Senior Maintenance Fitter to support the reliability, safety and performance of our manufacturing site.

Position Summary

The Senior Maintenance Fitter is responsible for supporting the safe and reliable operation of automated woodworking machinery, production equipment and key site utilities.

This role is suited to a mechanical fitter with strong fault‑finding experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Experience with Homag or similar European woodworking machinery is highly regarded, but not essential.

The role will focus on breakdown response, preventative maintenance, mechanical fault‑finding, equipment reliability and support of production‑critical systems including CNCs, edgebanders, beam saws, drilling machines, conveyors, dust extraction, compressed air and boiler systems.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to mechanical breakdowns across production equipment.

Maintain and repair CNCs, edgebanders, beam saws, drilling machines, conveyors and automated handling systems.

Carry out mechanical adjustments, alignments, calibrations and changeovers.

Work on bearings, chains, belts, rollers, gearboxes, spindles, drill blocks, glue systems, trimming units, pneumatic cylinders and drive systems.

Support preventative maintenance, shutdown works and reliability improvements.

Inspect equipment for wear, damage, misalignment, air leaks, loose parts and guarding issues.

Maintain site utilities including dust extraction, compressed air, boiler systems and related infrastructure.

Escalate electrical, PLC, software or OEM faults to the correct specialist.

Support contractors and OEMs with clear fault details, photos, parts information and repair history.

Record work completed, downtime, labour, parts used and follow‑up actions in the computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).

Follow all WHS, Lockout/Tagout, guarding, working at heights and site safety requirements.

Key Performance Indicators

Breakdown Response: Respond to mechanical breakdowns quickly and support safe return to production.

Machine Reliability: Reduce repeat failures through effective repairs, fault‑finding and preventative maintenance.

Line Availability: Support automated line availability target of greater than 95%.

Preventative Maintenance:



Complete scheduled PM tasks on time and to the required standard.

Utility Reliability: Minimise stoppages caused by dust extraction, compressed air, boiler or other site utility issues.

Safety Compliance: Maintain full compliance with WHS, Lockout/Tagout, guarding, working at heights and site safety procedures.

CMMS Accuracy: Record work completed, downtime, labour, parts used and follow‑up actions accurately.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

Certificate III in Engineering ‑ Mechanical Trade, Fitting and Turning, or equivalent mechanical trade qualification.

Robust mechanical fault‑finding and repair experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Experience maintaining automated production machinery.

Ability to read mechanical drawings, machine manuals, parts diagrams and maintenance documentation.

Practical knowledge of pneumatics, bearings, belts, chains, rollers, gearboxes, motors and machine alignment.

Strong commitment to WHS, Lockout/Tagout, guarding and safe work practices.

Highly Regarded

Experience with Homag, Biesse, SCM, Weinig, Holzma, Weeke, Brandt or similar European woodworking machinery.

Experience with edgebanders, CNC routers, beam saws, drilling machines, conveyors or automated handling systems.

Experience maintaining dust extraction, compressed air, boiler systems and plant utilities.

Ability to identify spare parts, assess wear and support supplier or contractor communication.

Licences and Tickets

Highly regarded:

Forklift Licence – LF.

Elevating Work Platform ticket.

Working at Heights.

Dogging, rigging or other relevant high‑risk work licences.

Personal Attributes

Reliable, practical and hands‑on.

Able to work with minimal supervision.

Calm and methodical during breakdowns.

Strong safety focus.

Clear communicator with operators, supervisors, contractors and management.

Flexible with shift work, urgent breakdowns and occasional weekend maintenance.

Focused on preventing repeat failures, not just temporary fixes.

Working Conditions

This is a physical, hands‑on role in a busy industrial manufacturing environment.

Work may involve lifting, bending, climbing, working at heights, working around automated machinery and supporting both live production and planned shutdown activities.





PPE and site safety procedures must be followed at all times.

Household Goods & Appliances Manufacturing

At Claytons, our goal is simple: quality, cost and reliability that are second to none.

We design, manufacture, supply and install the highest quality kitchens, bathrooms and lifestyle joinery with prompt and reliable customer service nationally. Our product offer consists of joinery, stone benchtops and glass splashbacks. For our customers, this single solution means;

For over 30 years, manufacturing excellence remains at the heart of what we do. At Claytons we understand our customers’ requirements for a quality product where accuracy and consistency are never compromised. To achieve this, we have re‑imagined the design, construction and installation of joinery; pulling apart every step of the process and putting it back together in a way which is leading‑edge, streamlined and – most importantly – convenient for our customers.

Our logistics and on‑site support teams will ensure that each job arrives in full and on time, installed by experienced, local cabinet makers adhering to the highest standard of workmanship. A dedicated Claytons Supervisor is responsible for installation compliance and quality assurance, providing confidence in the finished product.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

At Claytons, our goal is simple: quality, cost and reliability that are second to none.

We design, manufacture, supply and install the highest quality kitchens, bathrooms and lifestyle joinery with prompt and reliable customer service nationally. Our product offer consists of joinery, stone benchtops and glass splashbacks. For our customers, this single solution means;

For over 30 years, manufacturing excellence remains at the heart of what we do. At Claytons we understand our customers’ requirements for a quality product where accuracy and consistency are never compromised. To achieve this, we have re‑imagined the design, construction and installation of joinery; pulling apart every step of the process and putting it back together in a way which is leading‑edge, streamlined and – most importantly – convenient for our customers.

Our logistics and on‑site support teams will ensure that each job arrives in full and on time, installed by experienced, local cabinet makers adhering to the highest standard of workmanship. A dedicated Claytons Supervisor is responsible for installation compliance and quality assurance, providing confidence in the finished product.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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