Maintenance Fitter

Location: Port Melbourne, VIC

About the Role

TWFS is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a manufacturing operation based in Port Melbourne.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and skilled tradesperson with strong mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, troubleshooting and machinery upgrades to ensure plant and equipment operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out preventative maintenance, servicing and general repairs on machinery and equipment.
- Respond to production breakdowns and diagnose mechanical faults.
- Install, upgrade and maintain machinery and production equipment.
- Perform fault finding and troubleshooting on mechanical, electromechanical and pneumatic systems.
- Conduct routine inspections and maintenance checks.
- Undertake project work and machinery improvements as required.
- Assist with operational planning to minimise downtime and maintain production requirements.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and improved equipment reliability.
- Follow all workplace health and safety procedures and requirements.
- Complete safety checks, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and incident reports as required.
- Work collaboratively with maintenance, production, technical and warehouse teams.

Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will have:





- A recognised Australian trade qualification, such as Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or Fitting and Turning.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Maintenance Fitter in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience maintaining and repairing complex electromechanical and pneumatic control systems.
- Competency in arc welding, MIG welding, stainless steel welding, lathe and milling operations.
- A robust commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- A proactive attitude towards continuous improvement.
- A current forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Maintenance Fitter who takes pride in their work, can respond effectively to machinery breakdowns and understands the importance of preventative maintenance in a busy manufacturing workplace.

You will be safety-conscious, mechanically minded and committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship and equipment reliability.

Location

Port Melbourne, VIC 3207.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now through TWFS to be considered for this opportunity.

📌 Maintenance Fitter (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Trades Workforce Solutions
📍 Port Melbourne