Maintenance Fitter

Wetherill Park

FMCG Manufacturer

Earlies (4am-12pm) Monday to Friday - Permanent Position

Pay Rates: (Graded System) $48phr to $52phr

An established Australian-owned manufacturer specialising in high-quality food products is seeking a qualified Maintenance Fitter to join our client's maintenance team at our Wetherill Park site. This role suits an experienced tradesperson from a fast-paced manufacturing background, ideally with exposure to food production and automated plant equipment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Performing planned preventive maintenance (PPM), corrective maintenance and urgent breakdown repairs on a wide range of mechanical and process equipment
  
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting faults to minimise equipment downtime and maintain optimal production efficiency
  
• Conducting mechanical adjustments, overhauls and replacement of components including motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, conveyors and pneumatic systems
  
• Interpreting technical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals to guide maintenance tasks
  
• Supporting production by responding quickly to unplanned stoppages and ensuring equipment is safely returned to service
  
• Documenting maintenance activities, updating service records in the CMMS, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
  

Essential qualifications and skills

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (or equivalent recognised qualification)
  
• Proven hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance within FMCG, food processing or a similarly regulated, fast-paced production environment
  
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation
  
• Sound understanding of safe work practices and relevant WHS regulations
  
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team
  
• Flexibility to work autonomously, prioritising tasks under time constraints