Maintenance Fitter

Buildability Group · Sydney NSW 2000 · Full time
Posted 8d ago

Maintenance Fitter

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a well-established manufacturing operation with a strong safety culture.
  • Perform preventative and breakdown mechanical maintenance across plant and production equipment.
  • Contribute to equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

Maintenance Fitter
Location: Western Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent & 12 month contract options available
Hours: Day shift, 38-hour week or morning and afternoon shift rotating pattern with overtime available

  • Join a well-established manufacturing operation with a strong safety culture and long-term stability
  • Manufacturing industry experience essential
  • Day shift position with overtime opportunities

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a qualified Maintenance Fitter to join an established maintenance team at a large-scale manufacturing facility in Western Sydney. You’ll play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, improving plant performance and supporting continuous improvement across a busy, continuous-operations environment.

Full-time, permanent day shift position offering a 38-hour week, with overtime available.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and breakdown mechanical maintenance across plant and production equipment
  • Diagnose and repair faults involving conveyors, pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, bearings and gearboxes
  • Carry out basic fabrication and welding of components and spare parts where required
  • Contribute to equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Conduct risk assessments and maintain safe work practices
  • Work closely with electrical, production and operations teams to minimise downtime
  • Assist with machinery installation, commissioning and equipment upgrades
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and work notifications using SAP

What We’re Looking For

  • Mechanical Fitter trade qualification
  • Experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance within a continuous-operations manufacturing environment
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding skills across conveyors, pneumatics, gearboxes and associated equipment
  • A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
  • A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment
  • Fabrication and welding experience would be advantageous but is not essential

What’s on Offer?

  • Day shift hours: A 38-hour working week with overtime opportunities
  • Technical variety: Work on complex machinery and large-scale industrial process equipment
  • Long-term stability: Join an established manufacturing operation with a strong focus on safety and reliability
  • Employee benefits: Access to an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance and salary sacrifice options

Apply for this job now Share this job Maintenance Fitter opportunities across Sydney’s inner west – both permanent and 12 month contract options available. Contact Max on 0490 947 237. &p[url]=https://buildabilitygroup.com.au/job/maintenance-fitter-3/" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'facebookwindow','left=20,top=20,width=600,height=700,toolbar=0,resizable=1'); return false;">

Stay Safe While Job Hunting

We vet all employer accounts and do our best to keep job ads safe, but scams can still occur. Be cautious when sharing personal information — never provide financial details or make payments during the application process. For extra security, use the Apply button on our site when proceeding.

Skills

0 of 13 matched
Breakdown maintenanceCommunication skillsConveyor systemsEquipment installation and commissioningFabrication and weldingGearboxesMechanical fault-findingPneumatic systemsPractical hands-on approachPreventative maintenanceSap maintenance recordsTeamworkWorkplace health and safety

Licenses & certifications

0 of 1 matched
Trade qualification (mechanical fitter)

Perks & benefits

0 of 3 matched
Discounted health insuranceEmployee assistance programSalary sacrifice options

Buildability Group

Buildability Group Logo
Maintenance Fitter | Buildability Group | Australian Ageing Agenda