Machine Fitters for Manufacturing – Southwest Sydney

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Machine Fitter / Mechanical Fitter to join a skilled maintenance team within a manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for both preventative and reactive maintenance of fixed plant and mechanical equipment, ensuring plant reliability, safety, and uptime.

Key Responsibilities

Preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical plant and machinery
Mechanical fault finding and repairs
Maintenance of conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Safe isolation of equipment using Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures
Working in accordance with WHS policies and site procedures
Accurate maintenance reporting and effective communication with operations teams

Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

Recognised Australian Mechanical Trade Certificate (Cert III Mechanical, Engineering Mechanical Trade, or equivalent)
Completed mechanical apprenticeship
Proven experience as a Machine Fitter in manufacturing, industrial, or fixed plant environments
Strong mechanical fault finding and preventative maintenance skills
Current White Card (Construction Induction)
Current Australian driver’s licence
Own reliable transport
Ability to pass:
- Police check
- Pre employment medical
- Drug and alcohol testing (including random testing)

Highly Desirable (Not Mandatory)

Experience in plastic manufacturing environments, including blow moulding, injection moulding, extrusion, or similar machinery
Experience working with automated or continuous production equipment
High Risk Work Licences (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, Rigging)
Experience in continuous or 24 7 operations