Maintenance Fitter

Ridley Corporation Ltd; Hillvue; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Competitive hourly pay

Career development

Employee benefits

Long-term career

Job summary

Ridley Corporation Ltd in Tamworth is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter for our manufacturing site. This hands-on role covers preventative and breakdown maintenance, fault finding and repairs across production equipment, working with Production and Maintenance teams to keep equipment safe and reliable.

The ideal candidate will hold a Trade qualification as a Fitter and Turner, have 2+ years in manufacturing, strong fault-finding skills, and a current forklift licence.

Qualifications

• Mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs
• Install, maintain and improve production equipment
• Undertake fitting, fabrication and welding as required
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain accurate maintenance records
• Work collaboratively with Production and Maintenance teams
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment
• Follow all safety, quality and environmental procedures

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Communication

Teamwork

Safety focus

Education

Trade qualification: Fitter and Turner

Tools

CMMS

Forklift

MS Office

Welding equipment

Job description

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and safety-focused Maintenance Fitter to join our Tamworth manufacturing site.

This is a hands‑on role responsible for preventative and breakdown maintenance, fault finding and repairs across our production equipment. Working closely with the Production and Maintenance teams, you will help keep equipment operating safely, reliably and efficiently.

What You Will Be Doing

• Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs
• Install, maintain and improve production equipment
• Undertake fitting, fabrication and welding as required
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain accurate maintenance records
• Work collaboratively with Production and Maintenance teams
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment
• Follow all safety, quality and environmental procedures

About You

We are looking for someone who brings strong mechanical skills, a practical approach and a commitment to safety.

• Trade qualification as a Fitter and Turner or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Current driver’s licence and forklift licence
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with CMMS, welding/fabrication or food/feed/process manufacturing will be highly regarded

Why Join Ridley?

• Permanent full‑time employment
• Hourly rate range: $36.65 - $60.72
• Supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent employee benefits
• Opportunity to build a long‑term career with a leading Australian agribusiness

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks and a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

Ridley is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.

We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.