Salary: $57 per hour including Loading = $115K BASIC + Overtime
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Shifts: MONDAY - FRIDAY 4AM-12PM (Early shift)
The Opportunity We are seeking a hands-on, trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established manufacturing operation in Sydney.
This role is ideal for a mechanically fitter who enjoys working directly with automated production equipment, troubleshooting faults and keeping machinery running efficiently.
You will take ownership of equipment performance throughout your shift, carrying out routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, machine adjustments and first-line fault-finding.
You will work closely with a small production team, resolving issues as they arise and escalating major repairs to the maintenance department when required.
MAIN RESPONSBILITIES:
- Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on production and packaging machinery.
Diagnose mechanical faults and minimise equipment downtime
- Perform mechanical repairs, component replacements and equipment adjustments.
- Maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors and processing equipment.
- Carry out fabrication, welding and machining repairs as required.
- Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, modifications and commissioning.
- Identify recurring equipment issues and implement improvements to plant reliability.
- Complete scheduled maintenance activities and accurately record work in the CMMS.
- Work closely with production teams to support effective line operation and minimise disruptions.
- Maintain compliance with workplace health and safety procedures, including LOTO, GMP and food safety requirements.