Job Description
Mechanical Fitter – Plant Operations & Quality Lead
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Position: Mechanical Fitter & Plant Operations Lead –
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ElecSome Kilmany Facility
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Location: Kilmany, Victoria
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ElecSome is leading the way in circular economy innovation, transforming end-of-life solar PV panels into valuable resources. Our Australian-developed technology recovers valuable materials including glass, aluminium, copper, silicon and silver, creating a higher-value pathway for solar panel waste.
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We are now seeking a hands‐on Mechanical Fitter & Plant Operations Lead to join our Kilmany facility. This is an important role for someone who is technically strong, practical and wants to grow into a broader plant management position as we scale our operations.
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You will be responsible for keeping the plant running safely and reliably, while progressively taking greater responsibility for production, quality, maintenance, people and operational planning.
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Key Responsibilities
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Mechanical & Maintenance
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Carry out preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance across the processing plant.
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Maintain conveyors, crushers, screens, feeders, separation equipment, motors, bearings, gearboxes and other mechanical systems.
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Identify mechanical issues early and minimize unplanned plant downtime.
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Support equipment installation, commissioning, modification and continuous improvement.
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Maintain maintenance schedules, records and spare‐parts requirements.
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Work with external contractors and equipment suppliers when required.
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Plant Operations
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Support and progressively take ownership of day‐to‐day plant operations.
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Ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently and consistently to production requirements.
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Monitor throughput, equipment performance, recovery rates and downtime.
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Support production planning to ensure customer supply commitments are achieved.
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Develop and improve SOPs, operating procedures and maintenance systems.
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Help establish reliable processes for continuous, repeatable plant operation as ElecSome scales.
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Quality & Material Recovery
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Monitor the quality and consistency of recovered glass, aluminium, copper, silicon and silver streams.
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Identify contamination,



process variations and equipment issues affecting product quality.
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Maintain production and quality records.
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Work with the R&D; and operations teams to optimise recovery rates and product quality.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
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Team & Operational Leadership
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Work closely with operators and contractors and provide practical day‐to‐day leadership.
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Assist with training operators in safe and efficient plant operation.
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Help build a culture of safety, accountability, ownership and continuous improvement.
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Progressively take responsibility for production planning, shift coordination and operational reporting.
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Support the Plant Manager in scaling the facility and building a capable operational team.
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Safety, Compliance & Sustainability
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Ensure maintenance and operational activities comply with WHS requirements.
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Follow and enforce isolation, lock‐out/tag‐out and safe work procedures.
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Support environmental and regulatory compliance.
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Maintain a strong focus on resource recovery and maximising the value recovered from every solar PV panel processed.
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About You
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We are looking for someone who is more than a traditional mechanical fitter.
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You may be a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Leading Hand or technically strong tradesperson who has started taking responsibility for people, production or plant operations.
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You will ideally have:
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Mechanical trade qualification or equivalent practical experience.
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Experience maintaining industrial processing, manufacturing, recycling, mining, quarrying or similar equipment.
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Strong mechanical fault‐finding and preventative maintenance capability.
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Experience with conveyors, crushers, screens, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatic systems.
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Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
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Strong practical problem‐solving skills and a "fix it and improve it" mindset.




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Some experience supervising operators, contractors or small teams.
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Understanding of production KPIs, maintenance planning and quality control.
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Robust safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
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Good communication and organisational skills.
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Ability and willingness to work hands‐on in a growing processing facility.
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Highly Desirable
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Experience in recycling, resource recovery, waste, manufacturing, mining or materials processing.
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Welding and fabrication skills.
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Experience commissioning or modifying industrial equipment.
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Experience developing SOPs and maintenance systems.
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Forklift, EWP or other relevant plant tickets.
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Experience working in a start‐up or rapidly scaling industrial operation.
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The Opportunity
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This is not a role where you will simply maintain equipment and go home.
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You will have the opportunity to grow with the plant and progressively take responsibility for mechanical maintenance, production, quality, operators and operational performance.
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As ElecSome moves from pilot operations towards continuous commercial production and larger processing capacity, this role can develop into a senior operational leadership position.
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We are looking for someone who wants to be part of building the plant, solving problems, improving processes and helping establish a reliable operation capable of processing consistently and supplying customers at scale.
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What We Offer
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A hands‐on leadership opportunity in a pioneering Australian Cleantech company.
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The opportunity to work with innovative solar PV recovery technology.
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A genuine pathway into broader Plant Management and Operations leadership.
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The opportunity to help build and scale a new industrial operation.
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Competitive salary and performance incentives.
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A practical, collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
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The opportunity to contribute to Australia's circular economy and renewable energy future.
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Ready to help build and scale Australia's next‐generation solar resource recovery facility?
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ElecSome is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

📌 Mechanical Fitter - Plant Operations & Quality Lead (Victoria)
🏢 Elecsome
📍 Victoria