Maintenance Fitter: Mechanical Fault-Finding & Breakdowns

Dulux Group; Queensland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health extras gap cover

DuluxGroup discounts

Fitness Passport

Parental leave 20 weeks

Job summary

DuluxGroup is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join our Clontarf site maintenance team. This hands-on role focuses on breakdown response and mechanical fault finding on ageing equipment, working closely with operators to restore production and document follow-up actions.

We value clear problem-solving, calm reception of challenges, and strong mechanical fundamentals over advanced electronics. Training in CMMS is provided along with opportunities for growth and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Maintenance Fitter.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Logical, calm approach to problem solving.
• Ability to clearly explain what happened, why it happened, and how you fixed it.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Pneumatic and/or hydraulic fault-finding experience.
• Exposure to CMMS systems (e.g. MEX or similar – training provided).

Responsibilities

• Attend and resolve mechanical breakdowns in a safe, efficient manner.
• Fault find across pneumatic systems, with some hydraulics and general mechanical work.
• Gather information from operators and line owners to diagnose issues accurately.
• Apply logical, step-by-step problem solving to identify root causes.
• Carry out follow-up work after temporary repairs and ensure jobs are properly closed out.
• Use a CMMS to record and manage work.
• Proactively learn how production lines operate to improve fault diagnosis.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

CMMS familiarity

Pneumatic faults

Hydraulic faults

Manufacturing experience

Clear communication

Education

Trade qualification as a Maintenance Fitter

Tools

MEX or CMMS systems

Job description

DuluxGroup is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join our Clontarf site maintenance team. This hands-on role focuses on breakdown response and mechanical fault finding on ageing equipment, working closely with operators to restore production and document follow-up actions.

We value clear problem-solving, calm reception of challenges, and strong mechanical fundamentals over advanced electronics. Training in CMMS is provided along with opportunities for growth and wellbeing support.