Opal Specialty Packaging is looking for a skilledMaintenance Fitterto 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 toZERO 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 strong 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 qualified 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 globalNippon 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