Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Fitter

Pental; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup and2

Fitness Passport

20 weeks paid parental leave

2 weeks partner leave

Learning and career pathways

Wellbeing Hub and EAP

Recognition programs

Job summary

Pental, part of the DuluxGroup, invites a skilled Shift Maintenance Technician/Fitter to join the Engineering team. You will ensure reliable, safe operation of production plant and equipment, perform preventative maintenance, attend to issues, and support changeovers to maximise uptime.

Experience in FMCG manufacturing is preferred; trade qualification as a fitter and turner, strong fault-finding skills, and familiarity with CMMS are desirable.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter & Turner with 2+ years experience.
• Manufacturing FMCG experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Welding/fabrication, pneumatics or hydraulics exposure desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable and safe operation of production plant and equipment, minimising downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance, attend to plant issues, install, service, repair, changeovers and testing.

Skills

Maintenance Fitter

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Education

Trade-qualified

Tools

CMMS

Welding

Job description

Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Fitter

• Full-time

About Us

Proudly part of the DuluxGroup, Pentalhas arich heritage spanningover a century,known for manufacturingtrusted household brands such asWhite King, Sunlight, Velvet, Softly, and Jiffy.Pentalis entering anew era of growth and innovation, backed by significant investment in local production and infrastructure.

ThePentalteamareproudto be part of a business that not only delivers products that genuinely work but also supportsAustralian manufacturing and innovation.

WhatYou’llBe Doing

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Shift Maintenance Technician/Fitter to join our Engineering team.

You will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and safe operation of production plant and equipment, minimising downtime. Your role will involve preventative maintenance tasks, attending to plant and equipment issues, performing installations, repairs, servicing, changeovers and testing to maximise effectiveness and efficiency.

• Exclusive discountson DuluxGroup products and partner offers
• Stay active anytime, anywhere through our partnership withFitness Passport
• 20 weeks paid parental leave(primary carers) and2 weeks partner leavefrom day one
• Market leadinglearning,developmentand careerpathways
• Access to ourWellbeing Huband fullEAP support
• Recognition programsthat celebrate your impact

WhatWe’reLooking for

• Trade‑qualified Maintenance Fitter & Turner with 2+ years experience
• Manufacturing experience required (FMCG highly regarded) — mining, gas and heavy industry backgrounds also considered
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and problem‑solving capability
• Welding/fabrication experience, pneumatics, hydraulics or machining exposure (desirable)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient using computers and maintenance asset management systems
• Understanding of quality standards and OHS safety practices

Flexibility to work day, afternoon and night shifts, plus overtime is essential.

Why Join Us?

Progressing your career with the DuluxGroup means being part of a network ofover8000 employees globallywho believe in our purposeto‘Imagine a Better Place’

With origins dating back to 1918, weare a leading marketer and manufacturerof iconic brands such asDulux,Selleys, Cabots, Yatesand B&Dto name a few.

By joining us, you will be a part of along termstrategy to deliver profitable growth throughbrand leadership,innovationand customer intimacy. We are committed to internal mobility andgrowth whilefostering an inclusive culture with flexible work options.