We are seeking a qualified Fitter (General) to join the maintenance team at an established processing facility in the Central West of NSW. You will keep heavy, water-and-chemical-intensive processing machinery running, working on equipment that runs hard in a wet, corrosive environment.
Salary: Starting at $83,644 per year plus superannuation, with shift allowances and overtime paid in addition.
Location: Central West NSW. Full time, permanent.
Key responsibilities
- Perform preventative, planned and breakdown maintenance on processing drums, mixers, cutting and drying machinery and conveyors
- Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, motors, gearboxes and bearings
- Fit, assemble and align parts and sub-assemblies using precision measuring instruments
- Fabricate, modify and machine replacement parts using workshop tooling
- Attend breakdowns on shift and contribute to reliability improvements
- Apply lock-out/tag-out, confined-space and working-at-heights procedures
Skills and experience
- Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade / Fitting and Machining) or an equivalent recognised trade qualification
- At least one year of post-qualification maintenance fitting experience, ideally in processing or heavy industry
- Able to read drawings and schematics and diagnose mechanical faults
- A valid Australian driver's licence and the ability to work rotating shifts
This is an ongoing opportunity. Applications are reviewed as they are received.