Maintenance Fitter
Trade · Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $36/hr
Calling mechanical fitters already living in Australia! An established manufacturing operation is looking for a Maintenance Fitter with real hands-on mechanical maintenance experience and the qualifications to back it up.
This role is for someone who can show their trade background, their Australian maintenance experience and their ability to work safely in a production setting.
If you trained as a fitter in the Philippines or elsewhere and have since built up maintenance experience in Australia, take a close look at the requirements below.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep mechanical production equipment, conveyor systems and mechanical parts in good working order
- Find the cause of equipment faults and carry out mechanical repairs
- Respond to breakdowns and get equipment back up and running
- Carry out preventative maintenance programs and check machines for wear, damage and possible failures
- Work on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
- Complete maintenance tasks through the CMMS and record every finished maintenance and repair job
- Work together with production staff while maintenance is under way
- Help with engineering and maintenance improvement activities
- Follow workplace safety requirements and make sure equipment is kept to a safe operating standard
- Help keep production running smoothly and without interruption
Requirements & Eligibility
- Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade is essential
- At least 1 year of Australian maintenance experience is essential
- Proven experience in industrial mechanical maintenance
- Experience in manufacturing or FMCG is highly regarded
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, including finding and fixing equipment faults
- Good understanding of preventative maintenance practices
- A proven commitment to safety at work and a reliable, professional work history
- Able to provide evidence of your relevant qualifications and experience
- Currently living in Australia and willing to relocate within NSW
- Eligible candidates must satisfy the applicable 482 sponsorship requirements
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