Job Description
Mechanical Fitter - Fulltime Immediate Start
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Please note: This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Visa applications and sponsorship requests are currently not being considered.
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Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter looking for stable, 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.
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ABOUT KEMPE ENGINEERING
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Kempe 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.
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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.
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THE ROLE
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As 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.
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YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
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Planned and preventive maintenance of conveyors, rollers, pumps,



and ancillary plant equipment
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Fault-finding and diagnosis of mechanical failures with minimal downtime
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Corrective repairs and quality component replacement to manufacturer standards
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Accurate completion of work orders, maintenance records, and safety documentation
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Active participation in toolbox talks, pre-start checks, and HSE initiatives
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Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support production goals
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WHAT YOU BRING
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Australian-recognised trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting (Fitter/Turner or Fitter)
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Minimum 2 years' post-trade mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial workplace
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Demonstrated understanding of HSE obligations and safe work practices
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals
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Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, methodical approach to fault diagnosis
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Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment
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Highly Regarded
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Experience in paper, pulp, or recycling industry environments
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Heavy fixed plant installation and maintenance background
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EWP, Working at Heights, and Confined Space certificates (or willingness to obtain)
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Exposure to conveyor systems, industrial pumps, and high-speed rotating equipment
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WHAT WE OFFER
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Day shift only - work-life balance
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Structured career development pathways
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Supportive, safety-first team culture
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National network with long-term stability
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Leadership opportunities as you grow
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📌 Mechanical Fitter - Fulltime Immediate Start (South Australia)
🏢 Kempe Engineering
📍 South Australia