Maintenance Fitter – Day Shift, Hydraulics & PM Expert

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

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,