Industrial Maintenance Fitter

JASE Engineering Group; Maldon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JASE Engineering Group in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Fitter for a full-time, on-site role. You will diagnose mechanical faults, perform preventive maintenance, install and align components, and support shutdowns to keep production running safely.

You'll work with electricians and engineers, document activities, follow procedures, and contribute to continuous plant reliability. A current trade qualification and the ability to work overtime are essential.

Qualifications

• Plant maintenance and repair of industrial equipment.
• Preventive maintenance planning, scheduling and routine service tasks.
• Practical experience with industrial machinery and mechanical systems.
• Fitting skills for installing, assembling, aligning and overhauling components.
• Trade qualification and experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe work procedures.
• Ability to read technical drawings and operate workshop tools safely.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Current driver’s license and willingness to support breakdowns, shutdowns and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical faults and perform planned and breakdown maintenance.
• Install, align and assemble machinery components as required.
• Support shutdown works and projects to meet safety and quality standards.
• Document maintenance activities and follow established procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of plant reliability.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical systems

Fitting skills

Reading drawings

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical

Job description

Company Description

JASE Engineering Group is a family-owned Australian provider of industrial electrical and mechanical services, based in Smeaton Grange, South West Sydney. Since 2013, the company has supported manufacturing operations, with a particular focus on the food and beverage sector. JASE delivers Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, PLC, robotics, and maintenance solutions tailored to industrial environments. The team is known for rapid breakdown response, shutdown maintenance, and project delivery supported by robust safety systems. Applicants join a growing, hands‑on engineering group committed to reliable service and safe work practices.

Role Description

The Industrial Maintenance Fitter is a full-time, on-site role based in Sydney, NSW. This role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and fitting industrial machinery and equipment to ensure continuous and safe plant operations. Day-to-day tasks include diagnosing mechanical faults, performing scheduled and preventive maintenance, installing and aligning machinery components, and supporting breakdown response to minimize downtime. The position works closely with electricians, engineers, and production teams to complete shutdown works and projects in line with safety, quality, and compliance standards. The Industrial Maintenance Fitter is expected to document maintenance activities, follow established procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement of plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in plant maintenance and general maintenance & repair of industrial equipment.
• Candidates should possess skills in preventive maintenance, including planning, scheduling, and executing routine service tasks.
• Candidates should possess practical experience working with industrial machinery and mechanical systems.
• Candidates should possess fitting skills for installing, assembling, aligning, and overhauling mechanical components.
• Relevant trade qualification (e.g., Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent) and demonstrated experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and ability to follow safe work procedures.
• Ability to read technical drawings, use hand and power tools, and operate workshop equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Current driver’s license and flexibility to support breakdowns, shutdowns, and occasional overtime as required.