About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team at our manufacturing facility in Murray Bridge. This is a permanent full-time role on afternoon shift, with the opportunity to be part of a stable, local and growing team. As a Mechanical Fitter you will play a key role in maintaining and improving our production equipment and mechanical systems. You will work as part of a supportive maintenance team responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement of plant and equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

- Performing mechanical maintenance, fault finding and repairs on production machinery and plant equipment
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics and pneumatics
- Supporting production teams to resolve mechanical issues quickly and safely
- Contributing to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation

Shift Details

- Afternoon Shift: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:15pm
- 15% afternoon shift loading applies to all ordinary hours
- Permanent full-time roster (no weekend work required on this shift)

Note: We are hiring for the afternoon shift role first. A morning/day shift fitter role may be recruited in the near future.

What We’re Offering

- Competitive hourly rate of $42 per hour base + 15% afternoon shift loading (effective rate of $48.30 per hour on ordinary hours)
- Above award rates
- Permanent full-time employment with a stable, long-established South Australian manufacturer
- Supportive team culture and collaborative working setting
- Training and development opportunities
- Less intense roster compared to many rotating shift roles in the region
- Modern manufacturing facility in Murray Bridge

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:





- A recognised trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter (Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent)
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a manufacturing, processing or industrial environment
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across mechanical systems (pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics)
- A strong commitment to safety and quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills, a proactive solutions-focused attitude, and a genuine commitment to ONE team and a no-drama culture

Why Join Us?

We are a well-established food manufacturer with deep roots in the South Australia. We value our people and offer a stable, supportive workplace with genuine opportunities for development. Our maintenance team works collaboratively and we are committed to providing a positive team culture and reasonable working hours.

At Golden North we treat our team like family. You should feel safe, valued and proud to come to work every day. We operate a no-drama culture – gossip, undermining or talking behind backs has no place here. We rally together on challenges as ONE team, show empathy and freely support each other. Supervisors manage performance; everyone takes responsibility for their role so we support each other and our leaders.

We are building something special as we grow from our new Murray Bridge home. Above all, we make safe food every day. If you’re looking for a permanent role with a local employer, competitive pay and a roster that supports work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re interested in joining our team.

Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Glenn O'Bryan on [0407 115 257](tel:0407 115 257) or email [email protected]

📌 Mechanical Fitter (Murray Bridge)
🏢 Golden North
📍 Murray Bridge