Opal Specialty Packaging is looking for a skilled
Maintenance Fitter
to join our Orchard Hills team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our production by servicing and maintaining a wide range of printing and packaging machinery. Your focus will be on ensuring maximum productivity through expert repair, modification, and troubleshooting of plant equipment.
What You'll Do
Preventative & Reactive Maintenance:
Install, repair, and modify plant machinery to maintain optimum performance and minimise downtime.
Technical Troubleshooting:
Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues, including detailed work on steam, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Precision Engineering:
Work accurately from technical drawings to perform repairs, assembly, and welding tasks as required.
System Optimisation:
Identify opportunities to enhance machine performance and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Contractor Management:
Co-ordinate and supervise all contract work, including issuing work permits and conducting inductions for external contractors.
Asset Management:
Maintain equipment records, update technical drawings, and manage the ordering and stockholding of critical spare parts.
Compliance & Safety:
Ensure all equipment meets Australian Standards, Quality, and HACCP requirements while upholding a commitment to
ZERO Harm
.




What You'll Bring
Qualified Trade:
Fitter Machinist Certificate and a Pneumatics Certificate
Licenses & Systems:
Must hold a valid Australian Forklift license and possess knowledge of PM systems such as MEX, SAP, or similar
Technical Skillset:
Proven experience in welding and the ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
Specialised Knowledge:
Proficiency in hydraulics and experience with industrial robotics is highly desirable
Problem Solving:
A solid analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot automated systems under pressure
Communication:
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Initiative:
A self-motivated professional who takes ownership of plant reliability and safety
Industry Experience:
Prior experience installing or maintaining packaging machinery would be highly regarded (but is not a requirement)
Why Join Opal?
Opal is a leading packaging provider and part of the global
Nippon Paper Group
. We provide a stable and fast-paced work environment where your technical skills directly impact our success. At Orchard Hills, you will work with a diverse range of specialised machinery and have the opportunity to grow your career within a supportive maintenance team.
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📌 Site Maintenance Fitter (New South Wales)
🏢 Opal
📍 New South Wales