At Essence, we're a growing Australian manufacturing company producing high-quality vitamin gummies and nutritional products for customers across Australia and beyond. As demand for our products continues to grow, we're investing in our people, equipment, and facilities—and we're looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our team.

Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge, greater stability, modern equipment, or the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement projects, this could be the role for you.

Why Join Essence?

- Permanent full-time position with a growing Australian manufacturer
- Day and Afternoon shifts available
- Market-competitive salary package based on experience, plus superannuation, shift loading and overtime opportunities
- Modern production facility with ongoing investment in equipment and technology
- Strong safety-first culture
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Be part of a business that manufactures products that support health and wellbeing

About the Role

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and performance of our production equipment and facility.

Working as part of the maintenance team, you'll be responsible for preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives that help keep our operations running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.

Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime.

Maintain conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, packaging equipment,



pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Support production teams to maximise equipment reliability and efficiency.

Participate in continuous improvement and reliability projects.

Assist with equipment installations, upgrades and commissioning activities.

Complete maintenance records and work orders accurately.

Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety, quality and company standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and is committed to maintaining high standards.

You will have:

Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter & Turner or equivalent.

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.

Experience with preventative maintenance programs.

Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

A proactive attitude and commitment to workplace safety.

Highly Regarded

Experience with automated production and packaging equipment.

Pneumatic and hydraulic systems experience.

Welding and fabrication skills.

Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems.

Shift Options

We currently have opportunities available across:

Day Shift

Monday to Friday

Afternoon Shift

Monday to Friday

Afternoon shift loading applicable

Specific shift times will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Join the Essence Team

At Essence, we're building a workplace where skilled tradespeople are valued, supported, and empowered to make a real impact. If you're an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

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