Job Description
Maintenance Fitter | Deer Park
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Keep production running at its best by combining your fitter expertise with hands-on maintenance skills.
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Pipemakers is seeking an experienced and mechanically minded Maintenance Fitter to join our manufacturing team in Deer Park.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified fitter who enjoys working in a rapid-paced manufacturing environment, solving mechanical challenges and ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently. You'll play a key role in supporting production through expert die setting, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
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About The Role
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Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for carrying performing preventative maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting to maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime and support efficient production.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Conducting preventative maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on manufacturing equipment
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Inspecting machine performance and identifying quality or mechanical issues during production
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Maintaining tooling, ensuring correct storage, cleanliness and accurate tooling records
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Collaborating with production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime and support efficient operations
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Ordering maintenance parts and updating tooling records as required
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Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and equipment performance
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Maintaining a secure workplace by following site procedures, SOPs, PPE requirements and workplace health and safety practices
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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Trade qualification as a Fitter with 3-5 years' experience as a Maintenance Fitter or in a similar manufacturing role
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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A proactive and safety-focused approach
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The ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously
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Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
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Proficiency with computer systems and maintenance documentation
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A current Forklift Licence
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Desirable
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Experience within plastics, extrusion or manufacturing environments
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Knowledge of extrusion tooling, PVC, OPVC or PE production processes
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Experience with preventative maintenance systems and equipment troubleshooting
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Understanding of quality systems, continuous improvement practices and workplace health and safety requirements
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Why Join Us?
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When you join Pipemakers, you will enjoy:
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Competitive salary package
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Stable, long-term employment opportunity
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Career growth opportunities
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Access to the tools and resources needed to succeed
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The opportunity to work with modern manufacturing equipment and contribute to the production of essential pipeline products
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Pipemakers is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.
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Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role-appropriate pre-employment screening.
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If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know.
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📌 Maintenance Fitter (Victoria)
🏢 KG Talent
📍 Victoria