Job Description

Looking for a maintenance role with more than just the usual plant and equipment?

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Join Capral's Maintenance team at our highly automated Smithfield aluminium extrusion plant and build your career with a business celebrating 90 years of Australian manufacturing.

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You'll work hands-on with a 9-inch extrusion press and the hydraulic, pneumatic and automated systems that keep our operation moving. Purpose-built as a highly automated extrusion facility, Smithfield offers exposure to specialised plant and extrusion equipment you won't find in every manufacturing environment.

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We're looking for a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with strong hydraulic and pneumatic experience who enjoys fault-finding, solving problems and keeping complex plant performing at its best.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
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- Respond to breakdowns and minimise production downtime
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- Complete planned and preventative maintenance
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- Maintain and repair mechanical and automated production equipment
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- Read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
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- Carry out mechanical fault-finding, repairs and equipment inspections
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- Assist with plant improvements, modifications and reliability initiatives
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- Undertake basic welding and fabrication as required
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- Work closely with Production and Maintenance to keep the plant running safely and efficiently
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About You

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You must be a qualified Mechanical Fitter with hands-on hydraulic and pneumatic experience.

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You'll bring:

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- Hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and fault-finding experience - essential
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- Ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
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- Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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- Industrial plant, machinery or manufacturing maintenance experience
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- Welding and basic fabrication capability
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- Strong commitment to workplace safety
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- Availability to work a rotating day and afternoon shift roster
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Experience with fixed plant, automated production equipment, PLCs/automation, extrusion, metals or heavy manufacturing will be highly regarded. Forklift, Dogging and other relevant High Risk Work Licences would also be advantageous.

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Why Capral?

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Capral is Australia's largest aluminium extruder and distributor, with a proud history of Australian manufacturing dating back to 1936.

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You'll get:

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- Shift allowances plus overtime and call-back opportunities
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- Hands-on exposure to specialised hydraulic, pneumatic and automated equipment
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- Technically engaging work where your trade skills are genuinely used
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- Support from an experienced Maintenance and Production team
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- Long-term opportunities within a national manufacturing business
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Applicants must be prepared to undertake and pass a pre-employment medical inclusive of drug and alcohol testing.

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As part of our diversity and inclusion journey, Capral is aiming to increase the representation of women across our businesses. We strongly encourage female applicants to apply for this position.

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Ready for your next move?

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If you're a qualified Mechanical Fitter with solid hydraulic and pneumatic experience, we'd like to hear from you.

📌 Mechanical Fitter (New South Wales)
🏢 Capral Aluminium
📍 New South Wales