FITTER

Programmed Maintenance Services; Gosford; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services – Somersby NSW is seeking an experienced Fitter to join the maintenance team at our client site. The role supports plant reliability, equipment performance and operational excellence in a large-scale manufacturing environment.

You will diagnose breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance and work on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics while following safety and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner.
• Significant experience in a manufacturing, industrial, mining, heavy industry or processing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
• Experience with CMMS maintenance systems.
• Experience leading maintenance activities or mentoring trades personnel.
• Continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Breakdown diagnosis and fault-finding on plant and production equipment.
• Preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• Mechanical repairs, overhauls and component replacement.
• Working on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Assisting with shutdowns and capital improvement projects.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records through CMMS systems.
• Ensuring compliance with site safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Supporting apprentices and contributing to team development initiatives.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance planning

Health & safety

Team mentoring

Continuous improvement

Education

Trade qualification: Mechanical Fitter

Tools

CMMS maintenance systems

Job description

Programmed Maintenance Services – Somersby NSW

Programmed has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fitter to join the maintenance team at our client site in Somersby. Our client is the manufacturer of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, producing innovative, sustainable and high-performance building products used throughout residential and commercial construction across Australia. This is a hands‑on role supporting plant reliability, equipment performance, and operational excellence across a large‑scale manufacturing environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring production equipment is maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Breakdown diagnosis and fault-finding on plant and production equipment
• Preventative and predictive maintenance activities
• Mechanical repairs, overhauls and component replacement
• Working on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Assisting with shutdowns and capital improvement projects
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records through CMMS systems
• Ensuring compliance with site safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Supporting apprentices and contributing to team development initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner
• Current NSW White Card or willingness to obtain
• Significant experience within a manufacturing, industrial, mining, heavy industry or processing environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps and rotating equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maintenance documentation
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Current driver's licence
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Dogging, Rigging, EWP, Forklift or Working at Heights tickets
• Experience with CMMS maintenance systems
• Experience leading maintenance activities or mentoring trades personnel
• Continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience

What's on Offer

• Attractive Enterprise Agreement rates for a Level 9 Tradesperson.
• Overtime and penalty rates available
• Stable ongoing role with view to permanency
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology and equipment
• Be part of a nationally recognised brand with a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.