Express Employment Professionals – Sydney Hills District NSW

$90,000 - $100,000 a year

Permanent

MAINTENANCE FITTER

Norwest | $90,000-$100,000 + Super | Keep Production Moving

Location: Norwest, NSW
Salary: $90,000-$100,000 + Super
Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Department: Maintenance

We're looking for an experienced, hands‑on Maintenance Fitter to join our team in Norwest on a permanent, full‑time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled tradesperson who enjoys variety, troubleshooting machinery and being the person the production team can rely on when things need fixing.

You’ll work across a diverse range of production equipment, plant and machinery , with responsibility for preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, installations, fabrication and continuous improvement.

If you’re technically strong, safety‑focused and take pride in keeping a plant running at its best – we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

- Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair production and plant equipment
- Identify equipment failures and determine the extent of repairs required
- Replace worn or defective components and make operating adjustments
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues
- Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
- Install, relocate and commission manufacturing equipment
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals and electrical/hydraulic schematics
- Fabricate equipment guards, supports, brackets and other components
- Carry out precision measurements using equipment such as micrometers
- Maintain buildings, plant and production equipment
- Prepare machinery for installation, relocation or removal
- Monitor spare parts and assist with inventory management
- Coordinate with external contractors when required
- Record and manage maintenance activities using Maintain X / CMMS
- Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve plant safety, reliability and efficiency




- Ensure plant and equipment meet relevant safety requirements
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and safe working practices

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

- Mechanical Trade Fitter qualification or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Maintenance Fitter role
- Solid mechanical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and electrical equipment
- Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical/hydraulic schematics
- Strong knowledge of hand and power tools
- Experience with precision measuring equipment
- Strong fabrication and welding skills
- MIG and Stick/MMAW welding experience
- Comfortable with basic TIG welding
- Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience using CMMS software , preferably Maintain X or MEX
- Excellent problem‑solving ability and initiative
- Strong commitment to safety and quality

TICKETS & CERTIFICATIONS

The following are preferred. If you don’t currently hold all of them, you may be required to obtain them within the required timeframe:

- Forklift Licence
- Confined Space
- Working at Heights
- EWP Ticket
- Basic welding training - MMAW, GMAW and TIG

SAFETY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE

You’ll play an important role in maintaining a safe, compliant and reliable workplace.

Experience and understanding of Lock, Tag & Try, fire prevention, crane and forklift operations, hazard identification and plant safety will be highly regarded.

WHY THIS ROLE?

- Permanent full-time position
- $90,000-$100,000 + Super
- Norwest location
- Varied and technically interesting maintenance environment
- Opportunity to work across a broad range of plant and equipment
- Be involved in installations, repairs and continuous improvement
- Make a genuine impact on plant reliability and production
- Join a team where your trade skills and experience are valued

READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE?

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Fitter who can diagnose it, fix it and keep production moving , this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

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