MELBOURNE (COOLAROO) · FULL TIME · DAY SHIFT

Please note: This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Visa applications and sponsorship requests are currently not being considered.

Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter looking for stable, long-term employment with a company that invests in your growth? Kempe Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our dedicated maintenance team at Visy's Coolaroo Paper Mill — one of Australia's most significant recycling and packaging operations.

ABOUT KEMPE ENGINEERING

Kempe Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned industrial services company operating 16 permanent facilities nationally, embedded within our clients' operations. We work across high-growth sectors including recycling and paper, renewable energy, food and dairy, and mining.

Our commitment to ZERO Harm, Safety, Quality, and Sustainability is not just a policy — it's who we are. We offer genuine continuity of employment and structured pathways into leadership and management for those who want to grow.

THE ROLE

As a Mechanical Fitter at the Visy Coolaroo facility, you will play a critical role in keeping the plant running at peak performance. Working within a focused maintenance team, you will carry out both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on heavy fixed plant — ensuring the reliability and safety of equipment essential to one of Australia's major recycling operations.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Planned and preventive maintenance of conveyors, rollers, pumps, and ancillary plant equipment

• Fault-finding and diagnosis of mechanical failures with minimal downtime

• Corrective repairs and quality component replacement to manufacturer standards

• Accurate completion of work orders, maintenance records, and safety documentation

• Active participation in toolbox talks, pre-start checks, and HSE initiatives

• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support production goals

WHAT YOU BRING

Essential

• Australian-recognised trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting (Fitter/Turner or Fitter)

• Minimum 2 years' post-trade mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environment

• Demonstrated understanding of HSE obligations and safe work practices

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals

• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, methodical approach to fault diagnosis

• Valid Australian driver's licence

• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment

Highly Regarded

• Experience in paper, pulp, or recycling industry environments

• Heavy fixed plant installation and maintenance background

• EWP, Working at Heights, and Confined Space certificates (or willingness to obtain)

• Exposure to conveyor systems, industrial pumps, and high-speed rotating equipment

WHAT WE OFFER

✔ Permanent full-time employment

✔ Day shift only — work-life balance

✔ Regular overtime available

✔ Structured career development pathways

✔ Supportive, safety-first team culture

✔ National network with long-term stability

✔ Leadership opportunities as you grow

HOW TO APPLY

If you are a motivated, trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in your craft and wants to be part of a team that values safety and excellence, we want to hear from you.

Submit your current resume by clicking on: Apply Now.

Please note: This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Visa applications and sponsorship requests are currently not being considered.