Maintenance Fitter
Trade · Fremantle, Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $57/hr
Do you enjoy keeping machines running smoothly? An established FMCG manufacturing operation in Western Australia is looking for a qualified Maintenance Fitter who is hands-on and has real trade experience to show for it.
In this role you will do more than fix breakdowns. Planned maintenance, mechanical fault-finding, repairs, inspections and improvement work all fall to you, and your know-how will help keep the production line moving. A solid grasp of preventative maintenance in a fast-paced plant is important.
Applicants are assessed on verifiable qualifications, genuine work history and technical ability. Fitters from the Philippines and elsewhere with the right background are welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out preventative maintenance on production machinery and fixed plant, including scheduled servicing and inspections
- React quickly when machines break down or equipment fails
- Find the cause of mechanical faults and decide on the right fix
- Spot developing mechanical problems during machinery checks
- Look after conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, bearings and pneumatic equipment
- Complete mechanical repairs that keep production interruptions to a minimum
- Help with equipment changeovers, modifications and upgrades, and with continuous improvement projects
- Look into faults that keep coming back and suggest corrective actions
- Keep maintenance and service records accurate and up to date
- Work hand in hand with production staff so the plant runs reliably
- Follow workplace health and safety requirements, plus food manufacturing, hygiene and site procedures, at all times
- Help build a professional, proactive maintenance team
Requirements & Eligibility
- Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Mechanical Fitting or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrated experience working as a qualified Maintenance Fitter
- Background in FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume production
- Strong troubleshooting and mechanical fault-finding skills
- Hands-on experience maintaining fixed plant and automated production equipment, including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, bearings and pneumatic systems
- Practical knowledge of preventative maintenance strategies
- Confident handling both planned and breakdown maintenance
- Strong focus on safety, machinery reliability and production efficiency
- Can work on your own and also contribute well to a maintenance team
- Good communication and practical problem-solving skills
- Willing to work rotating day and afternoon shifts
- Genuine, verifiable trade qualifications and employment history
- Applicants currently holding an Australian visa are encouraged to apply, candidates seeking relocation to Western Australia may also be considered, and sponsorship is available for suitably qualified candidates who meet employer and visa requirements
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