Apply for Site Maintenance Fitter at Opal Packaging in Orchard Hills, NSW, AU. This Visa sponsorship job abroad position offers great opportunities for career growth. Opal Specialty Packaging is looking for a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our Orchard Hills team.
What You'll Do
Preventative & Reactive Maintenance: Install, repair, and modify plant machinery to maintain optimum performance and minimise downtime.
Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues, including detailed work on steam, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Precision Engineering: Work accurately from technical drawings to perform repairs, assembly, and welding tasks as required.
System Optimisation: Identify opportunities to enhance machine performance and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Contractor Management: Co-ordinate and supervise all contract work, including issuing work permits and conducting inductions for external contractors.
Asset Management: Maintain equipment records, update technical drawings, and manage the ordering and stockholding of critical spare parts.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure all equipment meets Australian Standards, Quality, and HACCP requirements while upholding a commitment to ZERO Harm.
What You'll Bring
Qualified Trade:



Fitter Machinist Certificate and a Pneumatics Certificate.
Licenses & Systems: Must hold a valid Australian Forklift license and possess knowledge of PM systems such as MEX, SAP, or similar.
Technical Skillset: Proven experience in welding and the ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
Specialised Knowledge: Proficiency in hydraulics and experience with industrial robotics is highly desirable.
Problem Solving: A robust analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot automated systems under pressure.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Initiative: A self-motivated professional who takes ownership of plant reliability and safety.
Industry Experience: Prior experience installing or maintaining packaging machinery would be highly regarded (but is not a requirement).
Why Join Opal
Opal is a leading packaging provider and part of the global Nippon Paper Group. We provide a stable and fast‐paced work environment where your technical skills directly impact our success. At Orchard Hills, you will work with a diverse range of specialised machinery and have the opportunity to grow your career within a supportive maintenance team.
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📌 Site Maintenance Fitter At Opal Packaging (Sydney)
🏢 Opal Packaging
📍 Sydney