Mechanical Fitter

Visy; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Work-Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Visy in Adelaide is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for our West Croydon Glass Plant. This full-time role on a day shift ensures production runs smoothly and efficiently.

You will perform preventative and breakdown maintenance, diagnose faults, assist with machine changeovers, and support the Plant Reliability Team to minimise downtime and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Industrial mechanical fitter with experience in an automated environment.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform routine maintenance.
• Capable of working autonomously with a safety focus.
• Experience with machine changeovers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs, routine maintenance, and respond to breakdowns.
• Diagnose faults and problem-solve independently.
• Assist with machine setup for Job Changeover process.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime.
• Contribute to installation and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Support the Plant Reliability Team with general maintenance duties.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Autonomous work

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification: Mechanical Fitter

Job description

Role details

We’re seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our West Croydon Glass Plant. This is a full-time permanent role on a day shift 7am 3.30pm, working a 9-day fortnight. Working in the Production Maintenance Department and reporting to the Production Maintenance Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring our production can run smoothly and efficiently.

What you’ll do

• Perform mechanical repairs, routine maintenance, and respond to breakdowns.
• Diagnose faults and problem‑solve independently.
• Assist with machine set up for Job Changeover process.
• Working with the production & manufacturing teams to resolve issues with minimal downtime.
• Contribute to project work, including installation and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Further to this, you may be required to assist in general plant maintenance duties to support the wider Plant Reliability Team.

What you’ll bring

• Mechanical Fitter trade qualifications with experience in an industrial environment, preferably fast-paced and automated.
• Meticulous attention to detail and precision.
• Good hand eye coordination and ability to solve problems.
• Strong experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to think outside the box when resolving breakdowns and working autonomously.
• A proactive attitude and a commitment to safety.

What you’ll love when you join us

When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:

• Career Growth:Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy day shift hours and a 9-day fortnight.
• Perks:Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance and salary sacrifice options.

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.