Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Location: South Windsor, NSW
Permanent
Hourly Rate: $50 per hour + Shift Loadings & Bonus
Shifts: Rotating weekly

• 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• 6.00 AM – 2:30 PM

About the Role

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking two Mechanical Maintenance Fitters to join their team. The maintenance department currently operates with a small team and is experiencing a high demand for support. These positions are critical to ensuring effective preventive maintenance (PPM), breakdown response, and process improvement initiatives.

This role offers an opportunity to work in a highly automated production environment, requiring strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on production machinery
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Carry out machining (lathe, milling, drilling) and fabrication as required
• Welding (TIG) experience is advantageous but not essential
• Troubleshoot and support PLC systems (basic programming experience is highly regarded)
• Work within LEAN manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce downtime

Candidate Requirements

• Trade-qualified Fitter/Machinist (dual mechanical/electrical trade is advantageous)
•  Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within FMCG or automated production facilities
• Strong expertise in hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to work within a rotating shift schedule
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills

What is Offered

• Competitive hourly rate: $45 – $50 per hour, depending on experience
• Additional shift loadings: 25% for afternoon shift, 30% for night shift
• A fast-moving recruitment process with immediate interviews available
• An opportunity to work in a technically challenging and rewarding environment

Application Process

Interviews are taking place as soon as possible. To apply or discuss further details, please contact Talent Aligned directly.

This is an urgent requirement, and applications will be reviewed promptly.