Dual-Trade Fitter

ProFound People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

ProFound People Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking a Dual-Trade Mechanical Fitter / Electrician for their Southwest Sydney site on a permanent basis. The role combines mechanical and electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

You will perform preventative maintenance, fault finding, and upgrades across conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors and hydraulics, collaborating with production teams to minimise downtime and improve plant performance.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as Electrical-Mechanical Fitter or similar.
• Electrical trade qualifications; dual-trade experience highly regarded.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with planned maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Knowledge of conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, motors, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and engineering drawings.
• Welding/fabrication or machining experience is advantageous.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance across equipment and site machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns with mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repairs.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, motors, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Install, modify and improve mechanical/electrical systems.
• Assist with commissioning, installation and equipment upgrades.
• Identify recurring issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete maintenance records and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with production to minimise downtime and maximise performance.
• Work in accordance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Experience in electrical-mechanical fF

Fault-finding

Planned preventative maintenance

Conveyors knowledge

Pumps and gearboxes

Motors, pneumatics, hydraulics

Reading drawings

Welding/fabrication is advantageous

Continuous improvement

Good communication

Education

Electrical trade qualifications

Tools

Conveyors

Pumps

Gearboxes

Motors

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

ROLE – Dual-Trade Mechanical Fitter / Electrician

SALARY – $115,000 - $128,000 per annum, dependent on experience

TYPE – Permanent

LOCATION – Southwest Sydney, NSW

My client is a leading manufacturer of specialist products. They are looking for an experienced Dual-Trade Mechanical Fitter / Electrician to join their maintenance team in Southwest Sydney on a permanent basis.

The Dual-Trade Mechanical Fitter / Electrician will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 3 years of experience working as an Electrical-Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Technician, Dual-Trade Technician or similar
• Electrical trade qualifications, with dual-trade experience highly regarded
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, production, FMCG or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs
• Strong knowledge of conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics and industrial electrical systems
• Able to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and engineering drawings
• Experience with welding, fabrication or machining would be advantageous
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment

The Dual-Trade Mechanical Fitter / Electrician role will involve:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across manufacturing equipment and site machinery
• Responding to equipment breakdowns and carrying out mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repairs
• Maintaining and repairing conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, motors, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Carrying out machinery installations, modifications and mechanical/electrical improvements
• Assisting with commissioning, installation and equipment upgrades
• Identifying recurring mechanical and electrical issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Completing maintenance records and ensuring accurate documentation is maintained
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance
• Working in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures