8d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter
$50-$55/hr + Overtime
Caringbah
Secure a long-term career with an industry-leading manufacturer investing in people, technology and growth.
Our client is a well-established Australian manufacturer supplying essential products to the construction, infrastructure and telecommunications sectors.
Due to continued expansion, they are looking for an experienced
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter
to join their highly skilled maintenance team at their modern
Caringbah
manufacturing facility.
This is an excellent prospect to work in a clean, safe and technologically advanced manufacturing environment where reliability, innovation and continuous improvement are valued.
What's on Offer
$50-$55 per hour
+ overtime + penalty rates
Full-time permanent position
Long-term career security with a growing industry leader
Modern manufacturing facility with automated production equipment
Latest maintenance technology and equipment
Supportive and experienced maintenance team
Ongoing training and career development
Genuine opportunities for career progression
Strong commitment to workplace safety and employee wellbeing
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The Role
Working closely with the Maintenance Manager and Production Team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring plant reliability and minimising downtime through preventative and reactive maintenance.
Your responsibilities will include:




Planned preventative maintenance across production equipment
Mechanical fault finding and breakdown repairs
Installation, modification and commissioning of plant and machinery
Maintenance of conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings and pneumatic systems
Root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings
Completing maintenance documentation and work orders
Working collaboratively to maximise equipment performance and production uptime
Maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality
About You
To be successful, you will have:
Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification
Experience within manufacturing, industrial or production maintenance
Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Experience maintaining production plant and equipment
Knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings and pneumatic systems
Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation
A proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills
Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Experience within plastics, packaging, food manufacturing, FMCG, cable manufacturing or automated production environments will be highly regarded.
You will also be willing to participate in a rotating weekend roster and overtime when required.
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