Maintenance Fitter

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Talent is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter for a permanent full-time role in Ingleburn. The position is Monday to Friday day shift, contributing to safe, efficient operation of production machinery.

You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and work with hydraulic/pneumatic systems to minimise downtime. The ideal candidate holds an Australian-recognised Mechanical Fitter / Fitter & Turner trade qualification and has strong fault-finding skills, reading

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner.
• Experience in maintenance within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong breakdown and preventive maintenance experience.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and documentation.
• Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good communication skills and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance across production equipment.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and complete repairs efficiently.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Complete mechanical repairs, servicing and component replacements.
• Assist with machinery upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Identify potential equipment issues and implement preventative solutions.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Maintain a safe and organised work environment.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault-finding skills

Reading technical drawings

Reliability & communication

Education

Mechanical Fitter / Fitter & Turner trade qualification

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced and trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Ingleburn. This is a permanent full-time opportunity, working Monday to Friday on day shift. You’ll be part of a supportive maintenance team responsible for keeping production machinery and equipment operating safely and efficiently.

The Role As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for both preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs across a range of industrial machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance across production equipment.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and complete repairs efficiently.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Complete mechanical repairs, servicing and component replacements.
• Assist with machinery upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Identify potential equipment issues and implement preventative solutions.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Maintain a safe and organised work environment.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime.

What We're Looking For

• Australian-recognised Mechanical Fitter / Fitter & Turner trade qualification.
• Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong breakdown and preventative maintenance experience.
• Excellent mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to confidently use hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and a reliable approach to work.

Desirable

• Forklift licence.
• Experience working with industrial production machinery.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time employment.
• Monday to Friday, day shift.
• Competitive salary of $110K + super + overtime.
• Opportunity to join a reputable and established organisation.
• Stable long-term employment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.

Consultant

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Reference number: BH-27904
Profession:ManufacturingTrades & Services

Company: Care Talent
Date posted: 19th Aug, 2026