Mechanical Fitter - Fulltime Immediate StartPlease note: This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
Visa applications and sponsorship requests are currently not being considered.Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter looking for reliable, long-term employment with a company that invests in your growth?
Kempe Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our dedicated maintenance team at Visy's Coolaroo Paper Mill - one of Australia's most significant recycling and packaging operations.ABOUT KEMPE ENGINEERINGKempe Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned industrial services company operating 16 permanent facilities nationally, embedded within our clients' operations.
We work across high-growth sectors including recycling and paper, renewable energy, food and dairy, and mining.Our commitment to ZERO Harm, Safety, Quality, and Sustainability is not just a policy - it's who we are.
We offer genuine continuity of employment and structured pathways into leadership and management for those who want to grow.THE ROLEAs a Mechanical Fitter at the Visy Coolaroo facility, you will play a critical role in keeping the plant running at peak performance.
Working within a focused maintenance team,



you will carry out both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on heavy fixed plant - ensuring the reliability and safety of equipment essential to one of Australia's major recycling operations.YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:Planned and preventive maintenance of conveyors, rollers, pumps, and ancillary plant equipmentFault-finding and diagnosis of mechanical failures with minimal downtimeCorrective repairs and quality component replacement to manufacturer standardsAccurate completion of work orders, maintenance records, and safety documentationActive participation in toolbox talks, pre-start checks, and HSE initiativesCollaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support production goalsWHAT YOU BRINGAustralian-recognised trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting (Fitter/Turner or Fitter)Minimum 2 years' post-trade mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environmentDemonstrated understanding of HSE obligations and safe work practicesAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and maintenance manualsStrong attention to detail and a disciplined, methodical approach to fault diagnosisAbility to pass a pre-employment medical assessmentHighly RegardedExperience in paper, pulp, or recycling industry environmentsHeavy fixed plant installation and maintenance backgroundEWP, Working at Heights, and Confined Space certificates (or willingness to obtain)Exposure to conveyor systems, industrial pumps, and high-speed rotating equipmentWHAT WE OFFERDay shift only - work-life balanceStructured career development pathwaysSupportive, safety-first team cultureNational network with long-term stabilityLeadership opportunities as you grow
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📌 Mechanical Fitter - Fulltime Immediate Start (Victoria)
🏢 Kempe Engineering
📍 Victoria