Maintenance Fitter - Afternoon Shift | Steel Manufacturing

Sunshine Location | Steel Manufacturing - Mesh & ARC Production

About the Company:

Our client is a leading steel manufacturer based in Sunshine, specialising in the production of steel mesh and ARC products. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, their modern facility operates high-performance manufacturing equipment supporting large-scale production.

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Maintenance Fitters to join the team at their Sunshine site, supporting both Mesh and ARC production departments.

These are hands-on maintenance roles suited to skilled tradespeople who enjoy working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and are confident with mechanical fault-finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.

Role Details

• Position: Maintenance Fitter - Mesh / ARC Departments
• Location: Sunshine, VIC
• Shift: Monday to Friday - Afternoon Shift
• Mesh Department: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• ARC Department: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• Pay Rate: $75/hr
• Type: Casual

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Diagnosing faults and completing timely repairs to support production
• Operating MIG, ARC and oxy-acetylene welding equipment
• Machining components using lathe, mill and drill
• Maintaining and troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime
• Working within strict safety and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Trade-qualified Mechanical / Maintenance Fitter
• Strong experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environments
• MIG, ARC and oxy-acetylene welding skills
• Machining experience (lathe, mill and drill)
• Sound understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Forklift and EWP licences (essential)
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident - no visa holders
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Reliable, safety-focused and able to work independently or as part of a team

Why You'll Want This Role

• $75/hr
• Monday-Friday afternoon shifts
• Opportunity to work across Mesh and ARC production departments
• Work with a leading steel manufacturer
• Modern Sunshine-based facility
• Strong safety culture and supportive team environment
• Varied mechanical maintenance work across heavy industrial equipment

Other Requirements

• Pre-employment medical required
• Drug & alcohol screening required

Apply now if you're a skilled Maintenance Fitter looking for a $75/hr afternoon shift opportunity with a leading steel manufacturing company in Sunshine.