Maintenance Fitter

Extrusions Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Extrusions Australia in Melbourne is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to deliver comprehensive mechanical maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and preventative servicing within a 24-hour manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be a self-motivated team player with hands-on experience in heavy manufacturing and extrusion processes.

The role requires trade qualification and 3-5 years post-qualification experience, strong hydraulic knowledge, precision alignment,

Qualifications

• Trade qualification: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Turning) or equivalent.
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in heavy manufacturing or extrusion operations.
• Advanced knowledge of high-pressure hydraulic systems and schematics.
• Proven precision fitting and alignment skills.
• Practical welding and manual machining capabilities.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
• Clear verbal and written communication for handovers and safety docs.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Maintenance & High-Pressure Hydraulics servicing.
• Preventative Maintenance (PM) & Condition Monitoring.
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management; Other duties as directed by the Factory Manager

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Preventative maintenance

Diagnostics & problem solving

Precision alignment

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Machining

Safety documentation

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Job description

The Maintenance Fitter is responsible for delivering comprehensive mechanical maintenance, rapid breakdown response, and preventative servicing. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, successful applicants will be a self-motivated person with previous experience in a manufacturing environment, who has demonstrated the ability to perform a hands-on and diverse role. The company operates 24 hours per day, and this position is available on day shift (6 am to 5 pm, flexible).

Key responsibilities

• Mechanical Maintenance & High-Pressure Hydraulics
• Preventative Maintenance (PM) & Condition Monitoring
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
• Other duties as directed by the Factory Manager

About you

• Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Turning / Maintenance Fitting) or equivalent recognised trade qualification
• Prefer 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in heavy manufacturing, metals processing, or continuous extrusion operations
• Advanced practical knowledge of high-pressure industrial hydraulic systems, hydraulic schematics, and fluid contamination management
• Proficient in precision mechanical alignment, shaft/coupling levelling, and tolerance fitting
• Practical welding (MIG/TIG) and manual machining capabilities
• Strong diagnostic ability and systemic problem-solving skills under operational pressure
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for handovers and safety documentation
• Works well individually and with a team
• Follows standard procedures
• Punctual and eager to develop new skills
• High-Risk Work Licensing (Preferred): Forklift Licence (LF), Elevated Work Platform Licence (EWP / WP), Confined Space Entry Certification

About us

A growing manufacturing business which produces products for the building and construction industries, renewable energy, automotive etc.