Job Description

Senior Maintenance Fitter – Automated Plant & Utilities

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At Claytons, we design, manufacture, supply and install kitchens, stone benchtops, outdoor kitchens and wardrobes for the Australian building and renovation industry.

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Operating from our Truganina manufacturing facility, we run a high-output production setting supported by automated woodworking machinery, production equipment and key site utilities.

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We are seeking a strong, hands-on Senior Maintenance Fitter to support the reliability, safety and performance of our manufacturing site.

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Position Summary

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The Senior Maintenance Fitter is responsible for supporting the safe and reliable operation of automated woodworking machinery, production equipment and key site utilities.

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This role is suited to a mechanical fitter with strong fault-finding experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Experience with Homag or similar European woodworking machinery is highly regarded, but not essential.

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The role will focus on breakdown response, preventative maintenance, mechanical fault-finding, equipment reliability and support of production-critical systems including CNCs, edgebanders, beam saws, drilling machines, conveyors, dust extraction, compressed air and boiler systems.

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Key Responsibilities

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Respond to mechanical breakdowns across production equipment.

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Maintain and repair CNCs, edgebanders, beam saws, drilling machines, conveyors and automated handling systems.

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Carry out mechanical adjustments, alignments, calibrations and changeovers.

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Work on bearings, chains, belts, rollers, gearboxes, spindles, drill blocks, glue systems, trimming units, pneumatic cylinders and drive systems.

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Support preventative maintenance, shutdown works and reliability improvements.

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Inspect equipment for wear, damage, misalignment, air leaks, loose parts and guarding issues.

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Maintain site utilities including dust extraction, compressed air, boiler systems and related infrastructure.

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Escalate electrical, PLC, software or OEM faults to the correct specialist.

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Support contractors and OEMs with clear fault details, photos, parts information and repair history.

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Record work completed, downtime, labour, parts used and follow-up actions in the computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).

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Follow all WHS, Lockout/Tagout, guarding, working at heights and site safety requirements.

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Key Performance Indicators

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Breakdown Response: Respond to mechanical breakdowns quickly and support safe return to production.

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Machine Reliability: Reduce repeat failures through effective repairs, fault-finding and preventative maintenance.

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Line Availability: Support automated line availability target of greater than 95%.

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Preventative Maintenance: Complete scheduled PM tasks on time and to the required standard.

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Utility Reliability: Minimise stoppages caused by dust extraction, compressed air, boiler or other site utility issues.

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Safety Compliance: Maintain full compliance with WHS, Lockout/Tagout, guarding, working at heights and site safety procedures.

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CMMS Accuracy: Record work completed, downtime, labour, parts used and follow-up actions accurately.

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Qualifications and Experience

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Required

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Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Fitting and Turning, or equivalent mechanical trade qualification.

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Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.

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Experience maintaining automated production machinery.

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Ability to read mechanical drawings, machine manuals, parts diagrams and maintenance documentation.

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Practical knowledge of pneumatics, bearings, belts, chains, rollers, gearboxes, motors and machine alignment.

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Strong commitment to WHS, Lockout/Tagout, guarding and safe work practices.

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Highly Regarded

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Experience with Homag, Biesse, SCM, Weinig, Holzma, Weeke, Brandt or similar European woodworking machinery.

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Experience with edgebanders, CNC routers, beam saws, drilling machines, conveyors or automated handling systems.

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Experience maintaining dust extraction, compressed air, boiler systems and plant utilities.

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Ability to identify spare parts, assess wear and support supplier or contractor communication.

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Licences and Tickets

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Highly regarded:

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Forklift Licence – LF.

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Elevating Work Platform ticket.

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Working at Heights.

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Dogging, rigging or other relevant high-risk work licences.

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Personal Attributes

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Reliable, practical and hands-on.

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Able to work with minimal supervision.

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Calm and methodical during breakdowns.

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Strong safety focus.

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Clear communicator with operators, supervisors, contractors and management.

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Flexible with shift work, urgent breakdowns and occasional weekend maintenance.

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Focused on preventing repeat failures, not just temporary fixes.

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Working Conditions

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This is a physical, hands-on role in a busy industrial manufacturing environment.

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Work may involve lifting, bending, climbing, working at heights, working around automated machinery and supporting both live production and planned shutdown activities.

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PPE and site safety procedures must be followed at all times.

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📌 Senior Maintenance Fitter - Automated Plant & Utilities (Williamstown)
🏢 Claytons
📍 Williamstown