Maintenance Fitter

Trade · Fremantle, Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $57/hr

For mechanical tradespeople focused on long-term career growth, this Maintenance Fitter role with an established FMCG manufacturing operation in Western Australia centres on equipment reliability rather than simply responding once something breaks.

Your technical knowledge will be put to work across planned maintenance, mechanical fault-finding, repairs, inspections and improvement projects, directly helping production keep moving. The employer is seeking a qualified, hands-on professional with genuine trade experience and a clear appreciation of preventative maintenance in a fast-moving plant. Candidates are assessed on verifiable qualifications, real employment experience and technical capability.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing and inspections across production machinery and fixed plant
Attend promptly to breakdowns and equipment failures, diagnosing faults and completing repairs that minimise lost production time
Examine machinery to pick up mechanical issues at an early stage
Service and maintain conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, bearings and pneumatic equipment
Assist with production changeovers and equipment modifications
Support equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives
Get to the root of recurring faults and propose corrective actions
Keep accurate maintenance and service documentation
Partner with production personnel to support reliable plant operation
Comply with workplace health and safety requirements as well as food manufacturing, hygiene and site-specific procedures
Contribute to a proactive, professional maintenance culture

Requirements & Eligibility

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Mechanical Fitting or equivalent qualification
Demonstrated track record as a qualified Maintenance Fitter
Industry experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume production
Strong capability in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical faults
Experience looking after automated production equipment, fixed plant, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, bearings and pneumatic systems
A practical grasp of preventative maintenance strategy
Confidence across both planned and breakdown maintenance work
Strong commitment to safety, machinery reliability and production efficiency
Capable of working alone while adding value to a maintenance team
Good communicator with practical problem-solving skills
Open to rotating day and afternoon shifts
Trade qualifications and employment experience that are genuine and can be verified
Applicants currently holding an Australian visa are encouraged to apply, and those seeking relocation to Western Australia may also be considered
Suitably qualified candidates who meet employer and visa requirements can access sponsorship

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