Maintenance Fitter - Carrington

GrainCorp; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and safety programs

Paid Parental leave and birthday leave

Employee referral bonus scheme

Family Inclusive Workplace accredited employer

Job summary

A leading agricultural services provider in Newcastle is seeking a permanent Mechanical Trade qualified Fitter/Boilermaker. Responsibilities include fault finding, repairs, and maintenance of fixed and mobile plant. This mid-senior level position offers ongoing training, safety programs, and various employee benefits to support personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven fault-finding capabilities; proactive and safety-focused.
• Computer literate, self-motivated and reliable.
• Ability to work at heights and within confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repairs to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Attending to equipment failure or breakdowns.
• Preparing and submitting maintenance reports.

Skills

Fault finding

Communication skills

Safety focus

Time management

Education

Trade certificate in mechanical, fitting and turning, or similar

Job description

Overview

GrainCorp is seeking a permanent Mechanical Trade qualified Fitter/Boilermaker to join the Carrington port in Newcastle. You will be responsible for a broad range of mechanical servicing, maintenance, installations and upgrades of fixed and mobile plant and equipment. This role provides an opportunity to assist in managing shutdowns. GrainCorp offers training and development pathways to support participation and personal development.

About our team

The Maintenance Team is based onsite and supports a continuous improvement culture that encourages contribution towards better plant reliability and safety.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repairs to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Attending to equipment failure or breakdowns as they may occur
• Preparing and submitting maintenance reports as requested
• Record keeping using our SAP Maintenance platform for compliance

Qualifications and experience

• Trade certificate in mechanical, fitting and turning, boiler maker or similar
• Proven fault-finding capabilities; proactive and safety-focused
• Computer literate, self-motivated and reliable with strong time management and communication skills
• Ability to work at heights and within confined spaces (required; qualifications for these tasks would be preferred but not essential)

What we offer

• Ongoing training and safety programs
• Paid Parental leave and birthday leave
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Family Inclusive Workplace accredited employer, supporting you on and off the job

Ready to apply? / How to apply

The next steps are easy. Simply submit your application and a member of our team will reach out for a chat to discuss your background in more detail. We look forward to speaking with you.

Pre-employment requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to provide proof of working rights, suitable professional referees, and undertake a pre-employment medical.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing; Wholesale Import and Export; Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage