Maintenance Fitter
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $57/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Preventing mechanical failures is a major focus of this Perth Maintenance Fitter vacancy within an established FMCG manufacturer. You will maintain production machinery and fixed plant, diagnose breakdowns and contribute improvements that support reliable operation.
The role combines planned servicing with inspections, changeovers and work on conveyors, pumps, drives and pneumatic equipment. Cooperation with production staff and careful maintenance records are part of the routine. Sponsorship is available for suitably qualified candidates meeting employer and visa requirements, and applicants already holding an Australian visa are encouraged to apply.
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Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing machinery and fixed plant
- Respond promptly to equipment failures and diagnose mechanical faults
- Inspect machinery for developing issues
- Maintain conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, bearings and pneumatic equipment
- Complete repairs that minimise production interruptions
- Carry out planned servicing and inspections
- Assist changeovers, modifications, upgrades and improvements
- Investigate recurring faults and recommend corrective measures
- Maintain accurate maintenance and service records
- Coordinate plant reliability with production staff
- Observe workplace safety, food-manufacturing hygiene and site procedures
Requirements & Eligibility
- Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Mechanical Fitting or equivalent qualification
- Qualified Maintenance Fitter experience
- FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume production background
- Strong mechanical diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Automated equipment and fixed-plant maintenance experience
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance
- Practical work involving conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, bearings and pneumatic systems
- Confidence with breakdown and planned maintenance
- Focus on reliability, safety and production efficiency
- Independent working ability and contribution to a maintenance team with good communication and practical problem-solving
- Willingness to rotate between day and afternoon shifts; Authentic, verifiable trade credentials and employment; applicants currently holding an Australian visa are encouraged to apply
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