Fuse Recruitment are sourcing for Maintenance Fitters for a large International client based in Glendenning specialising in steel manufacturing. The roles are temp to perm after 4 months, have options for day or afternoon shifts and rates of pay between $56 p/hr through to $71 p/hr.

The Company:
An Australian manufacturer of steel wire welded mesh for industries such as mining, construction, fabrication, safety, storage, temporary fencing and material handling. Due to the increase in demand and company growth, they are looking for multiple Maintenance Fitters to join their team in Glendenning.

For You:

• Temp to Perm role after 4 months
• Working with an industry leader
• Day and Afternoon shift available
• Free onsite Parking
• Plenty of overtime availabl

Pay rates:

• Day = $56 p/hr - $62.50 p/hr (dependent on experience)
• Afternoon = $64 p/hr - $71 p/hr (dependent on experience)

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• We are currently looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join the maintenance team based at Glendenning
• The Maintenance Fitter will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and work closely with Maintenance Electricians, Operators and Process Engineers to ensure that Equipment and Production machinery reliability is dealt within an efficient and timely manner.
• As a strong team player the Maintenance Fitter will be willing to work and collaborate to assist operationally outside the areas of core responsibility and contribute to building a high performing team culture.

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working days:

• Day Shift = 6am – 2pm
• Afternoon Shift = 2pm – 10pm (Initial 4 weeks will be training on day shift)

Duties:

• Carry out Preventative and Breakdown maintenance to plant and equipment within the production facility to ensure the plant is run smoothly and can produce products in line with factory schedule
• Document completed works
• High level of technical and diagnostic skills to enable fault finding of a mechanical nature
• Participate in repair and maintenance of all site plant and equipment. (Welding duties required)
• Complete services to machinery which includes working in confined spaces to ensure issues are identified and resolved before they occur
• Maintain site machinery to ensure safety of personnel & equipment
• Test and repair of hydraulics, pneumatics, valves, gearboxes, heat exchangers, bearings, pressure vessels, rollers, conveyors, pulleys, etc.
• Take the lead on delivery of smaller projects to scope/user requirements.
• Knowledge of and promote safe work practices.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Trade Certificate and/or equivalent qualification
• 3-5 years previous experience in an Industrial Steel manufacturing environment
• Hydraulics, Pneumatics, gear boxes and heat exchangers experience
• Experience with Bearings, Pressure vessels, roller sand conveyors
• Welding experience
• Fabrication Experience
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance processes
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to maintain a hands-on approach when required
• Knowledge of WH&S requirements within a production environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of Work, Health and Safety

Advantageous:

• Forklift license
• Confined space license advantageous
• Electrical disconnect/reconnect advantageous
• Elevated work platform (EWP) license

If this position sounds like you then hit APPLY now, alternatively email Shareen Kumar on [email protected] with your resume.
At Fuse, we specialise in recruitment for the manufacturing industry and actively source a variety of roles for a broad range of manufacturers. If you are looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!