Maintenance Fitter

Pact Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pact Group is seeking a qualified Maintenance Fitter to ensure safe, reliable operation of our manufacturing equipment in New South Wales. You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and support continuous improvement to maximise equipment performance.

Work across day and afternoon shifts, collaborating with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to uphold safety, environmental and quality standards on site.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification and mechanical aptitude
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and performance
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical faults to minimise downtime
• Complete planned maintenance and maintain accurate records in CMMS
• Comply with WHS, quality, environmental and site safety requirements
• Identify hazards and contribute to a safe workplace culture
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and safety
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications and improvement projects
• Read and interpret technical drawings and maintenance documentation
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and support environmental compliance

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Electrical fault-finding

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Read schematics

Safety focus

Education

Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting

Equivalent trade qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Company 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).