Maintenance Fitter

Maxwell Recruitment; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunities

Training and development

AU$58.29+ hourly rate

Job summary

Maxwell Recruitment is seeking Trade Qualified Maintenance Fitters for multiple roles across Newcastle and the Hunter. Roles include site-based and workshop maintenance in heavy industry, manufacturing, recycling and engineering environments.

With a focus on safety and reliability, these positions offer long-term opportunities, ongoing training and a starting hourly rate of AU$58.29. Demonstrated fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently or in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter recognised in Australia.
• Experience in heavy industry, mining, manufacturing, or recycling.
• Strong fault-finding and preventative maintenance abilities.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
• Current driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, preventative and reactive maintenance on fixed plant.
• Fault finding and repairs on equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, crushers, pumps, gearboxes and hydraulics.
• Rebuilds, overhauls and component changes.
• Breakdown maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Support shutdowns and major maintenance.
• Complete maintenance documentation and site procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance skills

Safety conscious

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Australian-recognised Mechanical Fitter trade qualification

Job description

Maxwell Recruitment and Training has been a specialist supplier of skilled labour to heavy industry for over 15 years and currently has multiple opportunities available for Trade Qualified Maintenance Fitters across Newcastle and the Hunter.

We have a range of site-based and workshop positions available across heavy industry, manufacturing, recycling and engineering environments. Whether you prefer workshop-based maintenance or working on site, we would like to hear from you.

Maxwell Recruitment and Training has been a specialist supplier of skilled labour to heavy industry for over 15 years and currently has multiple opportunities available for Trade Qualified Maintenance Fitters across Newcastle and the Hunter.

We have a range of site-based and workshop positions available across heavy industry, manufacturing, recycling and engineering environments. Whether you prefer workshop-based maintenance or working on site, we would like to hear from you.

About the Roles

Depending on the position, you may be responsible for:

• Scheduled, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance
• Fault finding and repairs on fixed plant and industrial equipment
• Maintenance of conveyors, crushers, pumps, gearboxes and hydraulic systems
• Equipment rebuilds, overhauls and component change-outs
• Breakdown maintenance and troubleshooting
• Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings
• Supporting shutdown and major maintenance activities
• Completing maintenance documentation and following site procedures

What We're Looking For

• Australian-recognised Mechanical Fitter trade qualification
• Previous experience within heavy industry, mining, manufacturing, recycling or similar environments
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills
• Commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
• Reliable attitude and strong work ethic
• Current Driver's Licence

What's on Offer

• Multiple positions across Newcastle and the Hunter
• Site-based and workshop opportunities available
• Hourly rates starting from $58.29 per hour
• Overtime readily available across selected roles
• Long-term and ongoing opportunities
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Work with established businesses across Newcastle and the Hunter