We are seeking a qualified Fitter (General) to join the maintenance team at an established processing facility in Forbes, 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 setting.

Salary: Starting at $83,644 per year plus superannuation, with shift allowances and overtime paid in addition.

Location: Forbes, 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 prospect. Applications are reviewed as they are received. Pay: From $83,644.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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