Maintenance Fitter

Visy; City of Hume; On-site; AUD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for further training

Contribute to sustainability initiatives

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Visy is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for its plastics facility in City of Hume, Victoria. This role is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations by maintaining equipment and driving continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance on plant machinery, installation of mechanical systems, and maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a trade qualification and hands-on experience in maintenance. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Recognised trade qualification as a Maintenance Fitter.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance environments is a must.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on plant equipment.
• Install and upgrade mechanical systems and equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude and strong problem‑solving skills

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Hands-on practical experience in a maintenance environment

Education

Recognised trade qualification (Fitter)

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

As a Maintenance Fitter at our rPlastics facility, you’ll be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations by maintaining equipment, supporting your team, and driving continuous improvement. You’ll also play a key role in upholding product quality and collaborating across departments to deliver operational targets.

Shift & Pay

• Shift: Monday to Friday, day shift (6am to 2pm)
• Pay rate: $50.00 per hour + OT

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on plant equipment and machinery.
• Install and upgrade mechanical systems and equipment.
• Keep accurate maintenance records in line with quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities to ensure all systems are efficient, transparent and deliver required results.
• Ensure appropriate compliance audits are conducted.
• Monitor all outgoing material to ensure quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Recognised trade qualification (Fitter).
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Hands on practical experience in a maintenance environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Forklift licence desirable.
• 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).
• These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Benefits

• Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
• Be part of a supportive environment that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company.

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