Dual-Trade Mechanical Fitter / Electrician

ProFound People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ProFound People is hiring a Dual-Trade Mechanical Fitter / Electrician for a permanent role in Southwest Sydney. The position offers a salary of AUD 115,000–130,000 per annum and involves proactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment to maximise plant performance.

The ideal candidate will have electrical trade qualifications, 3+ years of dual-trade experience, and strong fault-finding skills. Reading drawings and collaboration with production are essential to success.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as Electrical-Mechanical Fitter or similar.
• Electrical trade qualifications required; dual-trade experience highly regarded.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, FMCG or industrial settings.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Welding, fabrication or machining experience is advantageous.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across equipment and site machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Installations, modifications and improvements to machinery.
• Assist with commissioning, installation and equipment upgrades.
• Identify recurring issues and support continuous improvement.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation.
• Collaborate with production to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.

Skills

3+ years exp

Electrical trade qualifications

Manufacturing/industrial exp

Fault-finding & diagnostics

PPM & reactive repairs

Reading drawings

Welding/fabrication advantageous

Communication & teamwork

Education

Electrical trade qualifications

Job description

Dual-Trade Mechanical Fitter / Electrician

ROLE – Dual-Trade Mechanical Fitter / Electrician

SALARY – $115,000 - $130,000 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