Day Shift Maintenance Fitter - Mechanical Reliability

Opal Packaging; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal Fibre Packaging is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for our Spearwood site (WA). This full-time, day shift role runs Monday to Thursday 7am–3pm and Friday 7am–12pm. You’ll be part of a maintenance team driving preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and safe operations.

Ideal candidates bring HRWL with forklift/EWP experience, machining and basic welding skills, SAP familiarity, and a proactive, team-focused attitude. Overtime may be required; dual-trade is valued but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience with preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role within a team focused on development and execution of preventative maintenance on site.
• Maintain equipment condition and reliability to meet quality and safety targets.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance and Production teams.
• Complete machine breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Assist with ordering components from external suppliers with approval.
• Respond to requests regarding repair and maintenance details on a technical basis.

Skills

HRWL license

Forklift operation

Elevated work platforms

Machining

Welding (basic)

SAP experience

Safe working practices

Team player

Fast learner

Overtime availability

Dual-trade (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Opal Fibre Packaging is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for our Spearwood site (WA). This full-time, day shift role runs Monday to Thursday 7am–3pm and Friday 7am–12pm. You’ll be part of a maintenance team driving preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and safe operations.

Ideal candidates bring HRWL with forklift/EWP experience, machining and basic welding skills, SAP familiarity, and a proactive, team-focused attitude. Overtime may be required; dual-trade is valued but not mandatory.