Maintenance Fitter
Trade · Fremantle, Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $57/hr
Conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and motors keep an FMCG plant moving, and when they stop, production stops. This Fremantle manufacturer in Western Australia wants a qualified Maintenance Fitter who spots trouble early and fixes it before it costs output.
Expect a mix of planned servicing, fault-finding, repairs, inspections and improvement projects. The focus is on keeping machines reliable, not just patching breakdowns, so a preventative mindset matters.
The employer checks qualifications and work history properly. Trades moving to Australia are usually assessed again, often through Trades Recognition Australia, so keep your South African trade papers close.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out preventative maintenance on production machinery and fixed plant, plus scheduled servicing and inspections
- Get to mechanical breakdowns and equipment failures fast, and do repairs that keep production interruptions to a minimum
- Find the cause of mechanical faults, pick the right fix, and catch problems that are starting to develop
- Look after conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, bearings and pneumatic gear
- Help with changeovers and modifications on production equipment
- Back equipment upgrades and continuous improvement work, and dig into repeat faults to recommend corrective actions
- Keep maintenance and service records accurate
- Work hand in hand with production staff so the plant runs reliably
- Stick to workplace health and safety rules, food manufacturing and hygiene standards, and site procedures at all times
- Help build a professional, proactive maintenance team culture
Requirements & Eligibility
- Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Mechanical Fitting or an equivalent qualification
- Proven background working as a qualified Maintenance Fitter
- Time spent in FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume production settings
- Sharp mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Has maintained automated production equipment and fixed plant, and understands preventative maintenance strategies in practice
- Has worked on conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, bearings and pneumatic systems
- Confident on both planned work and breakdown call-outs
- Puts machine reliability, safety and production efficiency first
- Works well alone and as part of a maintenance team, with clear communication and practical problem-solving
- Open to rotating day and afternoon shifts
- Trade qualifications and employment history that are genuine and can be verified
- People already on an Australian visa are encouraged to apply, and those wanting to relocate to Western Australia may also be considered
- Sponsorship is available to suitably qualified candidates who meet the employer and visa requirements
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