Fitter – Industrial Plant Reliability & Maintenance

Programmed / PERSOLKELLY; Gosford; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed is seeking an experienced Fitter to join the maintenance team at Somersby, NSW. This hands-on role supports plant reliability, equipment performance and operational excellence across a large-scale manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, repair mechanical components, work with pumps, conveyors and rotating equipment, and help lead apprentices while driving safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner.
• Current NSW White Card or willingness to obtain.
• Significant experience in manufacturing, industrial, mining, heavy industry or processing environments.

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-finding

Read technical drawings

Safety-conscious

Leadership mentoring

Continuous improvement

Education

Trade qualification: Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner

NSW White Card

Experience in heavy/industrial manufacturing

Tools

CMMS maintenance systems

Job description

Programmed is seeking an experienced Fitter to join the maintenance team at Somersby, NSW. This hands-on role supports plant reliability, equipment performance and operational excellence across a large-scale manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, repair mechanical components, work with pumps, conveyors and rotating equipment, and help lead apprentices while driving safety and continuous improvement.