Job Description
LocationAltona North,VictoriaSalaryAU$********************Job TypePermanentDate Posted21/09/2026
Maintenance Fitter Supervisor
Newly Created Position | Hands-On Leadership | Manufacturing
$120k + Super
Our client is a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of PVC pipes, composite hoses, steel reo, ventilation and ducting, servicing a range of industries nationally.
We are seeking an experienced Fitter & Turner to step into a newly created Maintenance Fitter Supervisor role.
This is an opportunity for an experienced fitter ready to take the next step into leadership, or an existing supervisor looking for a hands-on manufacturing role.
The Role
Supervise and coordinate a small team of 2 Fitters & Turners.
Allocate daily maintenance jobs and manage workloads.
Perform preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance.
Fault-find, repair, rebuild and refurbish plant and equipment.
Maintain and improve extrusion machinery and automated manufacturing equipment.
Work closely with Production to minimise downtime.
Support preventative maintenance, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Conduct toolbox talks and assist with training junior tradespeople.
Help develop more structured maintenance systems and processes.




The role will initially be approximately *****% hands-on, progressively moving towards a greater leadership and coordination focus.
About You
You will be an Australian-qualified Fitter & Turner with:
Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
Preventative and breakdown maintenance experience.
Equipment rebuild and refurbishment experience.
Industrial/heavy manufacturing experience.
Solid problem-solving and communication skills.
The ability to lead, delegate and multitask.
A proactive, safety-focused and team-oriented approach.
Extrusion machinery experience is highly regarded.
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors,welding/fabricationand PLC fault finding will also be advantageous.
Working at Heights
Overhead Crane Licence
Restricted Electrical Licence
Competitive Manufacturing Certificate IV
What's on Offer?
Newly created leadership opportunity
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
No regular on-call or weekend work
Overtime available
Onsite parking
Opportunity to shape and improve the maintenance function
Excellent opportunity for an experienced fitter to step into supervision

📌 Maintenance Fitter Supevisor (Victoria)
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