Maintenance Fitter

Visy; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Work-life balance with RDOs

Employee assistance program

Discounted health insurance

Salary sacrifice options

Income protection

Job summary

Visy is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join the Gepps Cross Board Plant on a full-time permanent basis. The role operates on a rotating day/afternoon roster with overtime and penalties for weekend work.

You will maintain and repair plant equipment, collaborate with the electrical and production teams, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Fitter trade qualification with experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter.
• Experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to think outside the box when resolving breakdowns and working autonomously.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs, routine maintenance, and respond to breakdowns.
• Use CMMS system MEX for maintenance tracking and job management.
• Repair parts through machining and welding.
• Diagnose faults and problem-solve independently.
• Collaborate with the electrical team during maintenance and breakdown work.
• Work with production to resolve issues with minimal downtime.
• Contribute to projects including installation and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter

Preventative maintenance

Breakdown maintenance

Autonomous work

Safety

Education

Mechanical Fitter trade qualification

Tools

MEX CMMS

Job description

• Rotating roster with RDOs and OT available
• Training and career growth provided with Visy
• Stable opportunity with a great team culture

Role details:

We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our Gepps Cross Board Plant. This is a full-time permanent role on a rotating day / afternoon roster:

• 1 week Day Shift: Monday – Friday 6am – 4pm
• 1 week Afternoon Shift: Monday – Friday 4pm – 4am
• Daily overtime applies after first 8 hours, RDO accrued monthly and Saturday’s available at penalty rates

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our plant running smoothly and safely.

• Perform mechanical repairs, routine maintenance, and respond to breakdowns.
• Use CMMS system MEX for maintenance tracking and job management.
• Repair to parts through machining and welding.
• Diagnose faults and problem-solve independently.
• Collaborate with the electrical team during maintenance and breakdown work.
• Working with the production team to resolve issues with minimal downtime.
• Contribute to project work, including installation and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing.

What you’ll bring:

• Mechanical Fitter trade qualification
• Good experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance in manufacturing environments
• Skills in machining and basic welding ideal
• Ability to think outside the box when resolving breakdowns and working autonomously
• A proactive attitude and a commitment to safety

What you’ll love when you join us:

When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:

• Career Growth:Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy RDOs and set roster across day and afternoon shift.
• Perks:Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance and salary sacrifice options and income protection

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.