- Attractive payrate of $66-70p/h
- Located in Port Melbourne
- Weekend work available

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter for an ongoing opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on maintenance role working across production machinery and plant equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for breakdown maintenance, machine setups, preventative maintenance, repairs and plant improvements, with a strong focus on keeping production running efficiently.

Shift pattern:

This role will on a rotating roster, primarily being day shift, Monday to Friday, with one afternoon shift a month and occasional weekend shifts as well.

Key Responsibilities:

* Attend to breakdowns and troubleshoot mechanical issues across production machinery

* Complete machine setups and adjustments across production areas
* Carry out preventative and routine maintenance on plant and equipment
* Maintain motors, bearings, pumps and associated components
* Top up oils and lubricants as required
* Carry out general mechanical repairs and maintenance
* Manufacture and fabricate parts to improve or repair equipment
* Perform machining work within the workshop
* Complete basic TIG welding where experience allows
* Assist with equipment installations and plant improvements
* Ensure machinery is operating efficiently and minimise production downtime
* Work as part of a team alongside skilled trades and production staff
* Maintain a safe,



clean and organised work environment
* Attend emergency breakdowns outside normal shift hours when required
* Assist with scheduled Sunday production and preventative maintenance when required

Requirements:

* Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
* Strong breakdown and fault-finding experience
* Experience maintaining production machinery
* Mechanical experience with motors, bearings, pumps and associated equipment
* Ability to carry out preventative maintenance
* Basic machining experience highly regarded
* TIG welding experience highly regarded
* Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and Current Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

📌 Maintenance Fitter - Port Melbourne
🏢 Programmed
📍 Port Melbourne