Job Description
Express Employment Professionals - Norwest NSW
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 andelectrical/hydraulicschematics
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
Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and electrical equipment
Ability to read engineering drawings andelectrical/hydraulicschematics
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 key role in maintaining a secure, 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
Prospect 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
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📌 Maintenance Fitter (New South Wales)
🏢 Express Employment Professionals
📍 New South Wales