? Cooma, NSW
Permanent Full-Time | Relocation Assistance Available
Already in Australia & Looking for Your Next Step?
Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter currently living in Australia and looking for a long-term opportunity in regional NSW?
We're working with a well-established FMCG manufacturing business in Cooma that is expanding its maintenance team and is looking for experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitters.
482 visa sponsorship/transfer support may be available for eligible candidates already in Australia.
If you're currently in Australia on a temporary visa and have the right trade qualifications and Australian maintenance experience, this could be an opportunity to secure a long-term position with an established employer.
Please note: this is a local-hire opportunity. Candidates must currently be living in Australia.
? What's on Offer
- $36–$46 per hour + shift loading
- Permanent Full time employment
- Overtime opportunities
- 482 visa sponsorship/transfer support for eligible candidates
- Relocation assistance of up to $5,000
- Stable FMCG manufacturing environment
- Long-term career opportunities
- Experienced maintenance team
About the Role
This is a hands-on Maintenance Fitter position supporting a busy FMCG manufacturing facility.
You'll be responsible for keeping production equipment operating safely and reliably through:
- Breakdown response and fault finding
- Preventative and corrective maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Maintenance of conveyors, chains, hydraulics and pneumatics
- Supporting plant and workshop maintenance
- Completing maintenance work orders through CMMS
- Working closely with production and engineering teams
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records
- Supporting a safe and efficient production environment
About You
To be successful, you'll have:
- Minimum Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade – essential
- Minimum 1 year Australian maintenance experience – essential
- Previous FMCG or manufacturing maintenance experience
- Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
- Experience working in an industrial or continuous production environment
- A reliable and safety-focused approach
- Willingness to relocate to Cooma, NSW
?? 482 Sponsorship & Working Rights
This opportunity is specifically open to candidates already living in Australia.
Visa support may be available for suitable candidates who:
- Are currently in Australia
- Hold relevant Mechanical Trade qualifications
- Have Australian maintenance experience
- Have FMCG/manufacturing experience
- Meet the relevant requirements for 482 sponsorship/transfer
This may suit candidates currently holding a temporary Australian visa who are looking for an employer-sponsored pathway.
Overseas applicants who are not currently in Australia will not be considered.
? Relocation Support
Moving to regional NSW is a big decision, so the employer can provide relocation assistance of up to $5,000 to help make the move easier.
Shift Times
The role operates across the following shifts:
- Morning: 6:00am – 2:00pm
- Afternoon: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Late: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Apply Today
If you're a qualified Maintenance Fitter already living in Australia, have Australian maintenance experience and are open to relocating to Cooma, we'd like to hear from you.
482 sponsorship support may be available for the right candidate.