About the role

The full time position of Field Maintenance Fitter will join our service team based in Sydney. This role is primarily installing, commissioning, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining the electronic control systems on our customers' machines, working at customer sites.

Key responsibilities

- Study manufacturer drawings, specifications and service instructions to determine the suitable materials, method and sequence of operations and the machine settings, for installation, repair and commissioning of CNC machines, edgebanders panel saws, beam saws and drilling centres

- Erect machines and equipment on site, unpack the machine where required, position and level it, and assemble it so that it is safe to connect and commission

- Decommission a machine for relocation and re-erect, level and commission it at the new site

- Fit fabricated metal parts into the machine and assemble metal parts and subassemblies so that the machine is complete and operational

- Check fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments, and correct alignment before the machine is handed to the customer

- Set guides, stops, fences and other controls, and set up the prescribed cutting, trimming and shaping tools

- Cut, thread, bend and install pneumatic pipes and lines, reconnect regulators, valves and cylinders, test for leaks, and confirm that the operating sequence is correct

- Diagnose mechanical and pneumatic faults by inspection,



test running and analysis of how the machine performs

- Carry out operational maintenance, including scheduled inspection, adjustment, lubrication and replacement of worn items

- Show the customer's operators how to run the machine safely and which routine checks keep clearances, pressures and settings correct

About you

- At least an AQF Certificate III qualification, including a minimum of two years of relevant on-the-job training, or at least three years of relevant work experience

- Sound knowledge of PLCs, CNC controls, inverters, encoders, sensors and pneumatic circuits is essential

- Ability to read electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams, including manufacturer documentation for Italian machines

- Ability to work unsupervised at customer sites and to explain faults and correct operating procedures clearly to operators

- Methodical approach to diagnosis and accurate record keeping of findings, parts replaced and test results

- Italian speaking is highly desirable but not essential, as the fitter will need to communicate directly with our overseas suppliers in Italy to discuss machinery faults, technical issues, spare parts and repair solutions.

About us

MB Technical Services & Electrical Services specialise in the installation, commissioning, technical support, scheduled maintenance, training, repairs, factory relocations, and electrical installations for woodworking, aluminium and composite material machinery.

📌 FIELD MAINTENANCE FITTER (Sydney)
🏢 MB TECHNICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES
📍 Sydney