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 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.

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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 environment
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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 (Williamstown)
🏢 Kempe Engineering
📍 Williamstown