Mechanical Maintenance Fitter Full Time NEW

For Mechanical Maintenance Fitters and Maintenance Mechanics to ensure optimal plant availability and equipment reliability at a leading food production facility.
A permanent full-time role working standard shifts with overtime during production peaks within a proactive and structured maintenance environment.

• Requires: Proven mechanical fitting and machining skills including milling, turning, and fabrication with TIG/MIG/MMA welding.
• Salary guide: $120,000 – $140,000 per annum.
• Location: south-western region of Western Australia.

Your normal day will involve:

• Executing planned maintenance work orders daily, weekly, and monthly in MEX system to uphold 100% plant availability.
• Carrying out timely breakdown repairs and fault-finding on fast-paced food manufacturing equipment during production.
• Fabricating, welding, machining, and assembling machine components with precision.
• Maintaining and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pipe cutting, threading, bending, and installation.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects and assisting engineering teams with testing and equipment upgrades.
• Ensuring workshop and tools are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.

This Mechanical Maintenance Fitter role requires a hands-on professional with strong machining and fabrication capabilities alongside excellent fault-finding skills. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of plant equipment, including electrical installations, to maximise uptime in an environment where safety and efficiency are paramount.

Your next employer is a well-established food processing facility renowned for its industry-leading maintenance practices. They offer a supportive culture focused on team collaboration, career progression opportunities into reliability and automation roles, and exposure to advanced maintenance technologies including PLCs and VSDs.

You will need:

• Exceptional mechanical fitting and machining skills (milling, turning, welding – TIG/MIG/MMA).
• Solid experience in hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical fault diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to adhere strictly to planned maintenance schedules and safety standards.
• Permanent Resident (PR) status in Australia.

Job benefits include:

• Long-term full-time employment with overtime opportunities.
• Structured maintenance systems fostering proactive maintenance.
• Clear career development pathways including leadership and automation roles.
• A regional lifestyle with lower living costs and strong community support.

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