Fitter

_{26th July, 2026}

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter
$50-$55/hr + Overtime

Caringbah
Secure a long-term career with an industry-leading manufacturer investing in people, technology and growth.

Our client is a well-established Australian manufacturer supplying essential products to the construction, infrastructure and telecommunications sectors.

Due to continued expansion, they are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join their highly skilled maintenance team at their modern Caringbah manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a clean, safe and technologically advanced manufacturing environment where reliability, innovation and continuous improvement are valued.

What's on Offer

• $50-$55 per hour + overtime + penalty rates
• Full-time permanent position
• Long-term career security with a growing industry leader
• Modern manufacturing facility with automated production equipment
• Latest maintenance technology and equipment
• Supportive and experienced maintenance team
• Ongoing training and career development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and employee wellbeing

The Role
Working closely with the Maintenance Manager and Production Team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring plant reliability and minimising downtime through preventative and reactive maintenance.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Planned preventative maintenance across production equipment
• Mechanical fault finding and breakdown repairs
• Installation, modification and commissioning of plant and machinery
• Maintenance of conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings and pneumatic systems
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings
• Completing maintenance documentation and work orders
• Working collaboratively to maximise equipment performance and production uptime
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality

About You
To be successful, you will have:

• Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial or production maintenance
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience maintaining production plant and equipment
• Knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation
• A proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience within plastics, packaging, food manufacturing, FMCG, cable manufacturing or automated production environments will be highly regarded.
You will also be willing to participate in a rotating weekend roster and overtime when required.

Why Apply?
This is more than just another maintenance role. It's an opportunity to join a respected manufacturer that offers genuine long-term stability, modern facilities, investment in new technology and a positive team culture where your contribution is recognised.
If you're looking for your next long-term opportunity with a company that values skilled tradespeople and invests in its maintenance team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion. Immediate interviews are being arranged.