Job Description
Looking for a maintenance role with more than just the usual plant and equipment?
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.
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 setting.
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.
What You'll Be Doing
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Respond to breakdowns and minimise production downtime
Complete planned and preventative maintenance
Maintain and repair mechanical and automated production equipment
Read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
Carry out mechanical fault-finding, repairs and equipment inspections
Assist with plant improvements, modifications and reliability initiatives
Undertake basic welding and fabrication as required
Work closely with Production and Maintenance to keep the plant running safely and efficiently
About You
You must be a qualified Mechanical Fitter with hands-on hydraulic and pneumatic experience.
You'll bring:
Hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and fault-finding experience - essential




Ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Industrial plant, machinery or manufacturing maintenance experience
Welding and basic fabrication capability
Strong commitment to workplace safety
Availability to work a rotating day and afternoon shift roster
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.
Why Capral?
Capral is Australia's largest aluminium extruder and distributor, with a proud history of Australian manufacturing dating back to ****.
You'll get:
Shift allowances plus overtime and call-back opportunities
Hands-on exposure to specialised hydraulic, pneumatic and automated equipment
Technically interesting work where your trade skills are genuinely used
Support from an experienced Maintenance and Production team
Long-term opportunities within a national manufacturing business
Applicants must be prepared to undertake and pass a pre-employment medical inclusive of drug and alcohol testing.
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.
Ready for your next move?
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