Mechanical Fitter

Hakka; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hakka is seeking a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter to maintain and improve equipment across our food manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this hands-on role covers breakdown response, preventive maintenance and practical reliability improvements.

You’ll work across fault finding, repairs, machining, installation and project work, with safety and GMP requirements guiding every task. Experience in food manufacturing and a strong team approach are valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner trade qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret specifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and diagnose faults to minimise downtime.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Install, assemble and align mechanical equipment including pumps, motors and gearboxes.
• Utilise lathes, milling machines, and hand/power tools.
• Record work, parts used and follow-up actions in maintenance systems.
• Collaborate with Production, QA and other maintenance trades while maintaining GMP compliance.

Skills

Fault finding

Machining

Equipment alignment

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Fitter trade qualification

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Welding TIG/MIG

Hydraulic/Pneumatic knowledge

Job description

Hakka is seeking a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter to maintain and improve equipment across our food manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will tackle mechanical breakdowns, carry out preventative maintenance and contribute practical ideas to improve equipment reliability. This hands‑on role offers variety across fault finding, repairs, machining, installation and improvement projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Installing, assembling and aligning mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors and gearboxes.
• Using lathes, milling machines, hand tools and power tools.
• Reading mechanical drawings and completing approved equipment modifications.
• Recording work completed, spare parts used and follow‑up actions in MEX.
• Working closely with Production, Quality Assurance and other maintenance trades.
• Maintaining safe work practices and meeting food safety and GMP requirements.

What you’ll bring

• A recognised Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner trade qualification.
• At least three years’ experience in mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Strong fault‑finding, fitting, machining and equipment alignment skills.
• The ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• A practical approach to problem solving, good communication and attention to detail.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Computer skills to maintain accurate maintenance records.

Experience in food manufacturing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and TIG or MIG welding will be highly regarded.

Put your trade skills to work in a varied manufacturing role where your repairs and improvement ideas directly support production. You will work across mechanical maintenance and projects, with opportunities to contribute to safer, more reliable equipment.