Job Description

Location: Smithfield | Permanent Full-Time | Workshop-Based
n We are currently seeking an experienced Workshop Fitter / Machinist to join an established industrial organisation based in Smithfield, specialising in the manufacture, repair and overhaul of mechanical components and equipment.
n This is a hands‐on workshop role suited to a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Fitter Machinist or Mechanical Technician who has experience working with production machinery, fixed plant and industrial equipment.

n

The successful candidate will be mechanically minded, comfortable working with machinery and assemblies, and capable of carrying out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, remedial works, assembly and disassembly of mechanical equipment.

n

About the Role

n

Working within a busy workshop and production environment, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, assembling and modifying mechanical equipment and fixed plant.

n

The role will involve:

n

n
- Assembly and disassembly of mechanical equipment, machinery and components
n
- Planned and preventative maintenance of fixed plant and production machinery
n
- Carrying out reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs as required
n
- Fault finding, diagnostics and remedial mechanical works
n
- Working on press brakes, CNC machinery, conveyors and other production equipment
n
- Maintenance and repair of mechanical drive systems, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, couplings and associated components
n
- Inspecting machinery and identifying worn, damaged or failed components
n
- Replacing, repairing and modifying mechanical components
n
- Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, engineering drawings and technical documentation
n
- Using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery
n
- Supporting machining, fitting and fabrication activities where required
n
- Setting up, aligning and fitting mechanical components and assemblies
n
- Testing machinery and equipment following maintenance or repair
n
- Maintaining accurate maintenance and repair documentation
n
- Working safely and efficiently within a production and workshop environment
n
- Responding to reactive maintenance requirements to minimise production downtime
n

n

Workshop Fitter / Machinist – Production & Fixed Plant

n

Location: Smithfield | Permanent Full-Time | Workshop-Based
n We are currently seeking an experienced Workshop Fitter / Machinist to join an established industrial organisation based in Smithfield, specialising in the manufacture,



repair and overhaul of mechanical components and equipment.
n This is a hands‐on workshop role suited to a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Fitter Machinist or Mechanical Technician who has experience working with production machinery, fixed plant and industrial equipment.

n

The successful candidate will be mechanically minded, comfortable working with machinery and assemblies, and capable of carrying out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, remedial works, assembly and disassembly of mechanical equipment.

n

About the Role

n

Working within a busy workshop and production environment, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, assembling and modifying mechanical equipment and fixed plant.

n

The role will involve:

n

n
- Assembly and disassembly of mechanical equipment, machinery and components
n
- Planned and preventative maintenance of fixed plant and production machinery
n
- Carrying out reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs as required
n
- Fault finding, diagnostics and remedial mechanical works
n
- Working on press brakes, CNC machinery, conveyors and other production equipment
n
- Maintenance and repair of mechanical drive systems, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, couplings and associated components
n
- Inspecting machinery and identifying worn, damaged or failed components
n
- Replacing, repairing and modifying mechanical components
n
- Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, engineering drawings and technical documentation
n
- Using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery
n
- Supporting machining, fitting and fabrication activities where required
n
- Setting up, aligning and fitting mechanical components and assemblies
n
- Testing machinery and equipment following maintenance or repair
n
- Maintaining accurate maintenance and repair documentation
n
- Working safely and efficiently within a production and workshop environment
n
- Responding to reactive maintenance requirements to minimise production downtime
n

n

What Experience Are We Looking For?

n

We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in manufacturing, production, industrial maintenance or fixed-plant environments.

n





Your background may include experience working with:

n

n
- CNC machinery
n
- Press brakes
n
- Conveyors and conveyor systems
n
- Production lines and automated machinery
n
- Fixed plant and industrial equipment
n
- Gearboxes, motors, drives and mechanical transmission systems
n
- Bearings, shafts, couplings and mechanical assemblies
n
- Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
n
- Workshop machinery and associated production equipment
n

n

You may currently be working as a:

n

n
- Mechanical Fitter
n
- Fitter Machinist
n
- Maintenance Fitter
n
- Mechanical Technician
n
- Industrial Fitter
n
- Plant Maintenance Fitter
n
- Workshop Fitter
n
- Fitter & Turner
n
- Mechanical Tradesperson
n

n

The key requirement is strong practical mechanical experience within a production, manufacturing or industrial workshop environment, with the ability to diagnose issues, carry out maintenance and complete mechanical repairs safely and effectively.

n

Essential Skills & Experience

n

n
- Mechanical trade qualification such as Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent
n
- Demonstrated experience maintaining production machinery or fixed plant
n
- Experience with mechanical assembly and disassembly
n
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and engineering drawings
n
- Robust mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
n
- Experience carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance
n
- Ability to conduct remedial repairs and component replacement
n
- Confident using hand and power tools
n
- Strong understanding of mechanical principles
n
- Ability to work independently and as part of a workshop/maintenance team
n
- Strong commitment to safety, quality and minimising equipment downtime
n

n

Forklift and overhead crane experience would be highly regarded.

n

What's on Offer?

n

n
- Permanent full-time position
n
- Stable industrial workshop environment
n
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
n
- Ongoing training and development
n
- Opportunity to work across a diverse range of production machinery and fixed plant
n
- Long-term career development
n
- Variety of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance work
n

n

If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter or Fitter Machinist with a background in production machinery, CNC equipment, press brakes, conveyors or fixed industrial plant, this is an excellent opportunity to utilise your mechanical skills in a varied workshop environment.

📌 Workshop Fitter / Machinist (New South Wales)
🏢 talent focus
📍 New South Wales