Maintenance Fitter

Pact Group Holdings Ltd; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pact Group Holdings Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for its Pact Packaging division to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, ensuring reliability and performance.

You will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, conduct planned maintenance, and support continuous improvement while working with Production, Quality and Engineering teams. Shifts available: Day 6:00 AM–2:00 PM and Afternoon 2:00 PM–10:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Maintenance Fitter or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing/production environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated equipment.
• Experience using CMMS and preventive maintenance systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment, welding or fabrication is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance to maximise reliability and performance.
• Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Complete planned maintenance tasks and maintain CMMS records.
• Comply with WHS, quality, environmental and site safety requirements.
• Identify hazards and contribute to a safe workplace culture.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications and improvement projects.
• Read and interpret drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and environmental compliance.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Technical drawings

Safety & teamwork

PLC exposure

Welding/fabrication (adv)

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification (Certificate III or equivalent)

Three years’ experience as Mechanical Fitter

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Our Pact Packaging division is pioneering a whole of product life cycle approach to sustainable packaging. Partnering with global and local brands, we integrate supply chain efficiencies and sustainable practices into everything we design and manufacture.

Job Description

The Maintenance Fitter is responsible for the safe and effective execution of preventative and reactive maintenance activities across manufacturing and production equipment, ensuring plant reliability, equipment availability, and operational performance targets are achieved. The role includes diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults, conducting planned maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance. Working closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams, the Maintenance Fitter ensures all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with site safety, environmental, and quality standards, contributing to a safe and efficient manufacturing operation.

Available shifts: Day - 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Afternoon - 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability, availability, and operational performance.


• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical faults to minimise downtime.


• Complete planned maintenance tasks and maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS.


• Comply with all WHS, quality, environmental, and site safety requirements, including LOTO and permit procedures.


• Identify hazards, report incidents and near misses, and contribute to a safe workplace culture.


• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, safety, and maintenance effectiveness.


• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and improvement projects as required.


• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.


• Maintain high housekeeping standards and support environmental compliance.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• A trade qualification as a Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, or equivalent.


• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.


• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.


• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated equipment.


• Experience using CMMS and preventative maintenance systems.


• The ability to read technical drawings and schematics.


• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


• Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment, welding, or fabrication is advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience working as a Mechanical Fitter.


• Mechanical Trade Qualification (Certificate III or equivalent).