Mechanical Fitter - Rosehill

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Product discounts

Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for 1°

Two weeks for secondary carer

Volunteer days

Rewards and recognition program

Fitness Passport Program

Online shopping discounts

Development and progression opps

Annual conferences and gala dinners

Employee Assistance Program access

Job summary

James Hardie in Sydney is seeking a skilled Fitter to join the maintenance team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will install, maintain and service mechanical equipment to minimise downtime while upholding safety, quality and cost standards.

Day shift: Mon-Fri, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. You will work with electricians and engineers, perform inspections, and contribute to improvement projects across our 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualifications – fitter machinist or fitter welder preferred.
• Experience working on mechanical maintenance of industrial machinery.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a wider team to ensure the ongoing safety and reliable operation of the Manufacturing Plant.
• Passion and dedication for reliability and maintainability within a large manufacturing environment operating 24/7.
• An understanding of sound maintenance and engineering practice, coupled with the ability to apply this understanding in an operating Manufacturing Plant.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove and maintain mechanical equipment including valves, pumps, gearboxes, shafts, and guards.
• Inspect machinery online/offline, document condition, and recommend repairs.
• Collaborate with SMEs, electricians and engineers to investigate faults and minimise downtime.
• Perform welding, machining, equipment rebuilds, and pallet/truck repairs.
• Support planning and execution of maintenance, escalating risks as needed.
• Contribute to the identification, scoping, and implementation of improvement projects.
• Ensure operations comply with James Hardie health and safety standards.

Skills

Industrial machinery maintenance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Reliability and maintainability

Maintenance best practices

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical trade qualifications – fitter machinist or fitter welder preferred

Job description

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Fitter will join the team of tradesmen providing maintenance support to the manufacturing team, with the goal of minimising machine downtime while having consideration for safety, quality, and cost.
Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM

What You’ll Do

• Carry out installation, removal, and maintenance of mechanical equipment including valves, pumps, pipework, rollers, gearboxes, shafts, cutters, chain drives, bearings, and machine guards
• Perform online and offline inspections of machinery, documenting equipment condition and recommending actions for repair or improvement
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, electricians, and engineers to investigate mechanical faults while responding safely and efficiently to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Undertake a variety of workshop-based tasks including welding, machining, equipment rebuilds, and repairs to pallets and trucks
• Partner with the operational team to support the planning and execution of maintenance activities while escalating risks and potential concerns through the appropriate channels
• Contribute to the identification, scoping, and implementation of improvement projects
• Ensure that James Hardie’s manufacturing operations is undertaken in line with the company’s strict health and safety standards

What you’ll bring

• Mechanical trade qualifications – fitter machinist or fitter welder preferred
• Experience working on mechanical maintenance of industrial machinery
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a wider team to ensure the ongoing safety and reliable operation of the Manufacturing Plant
• Passion and dedication for reliability and maintainability within a large manufacturing environment operating 24/7
• An understanding of sound maintenance and engineering practice, coupled with the ability to apply this understanding in an operating Manufacturing Plant
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Working @ James Hardie

At James Hardie, Our People Are At The Centre Of Everything We Do. We Provide The Opportunity For People Who Value Clear Vision And a Diverse Culture To Build a Career In One Of The Most Well Recognised Local Manufacturing Brands. Here’s What You Can Expect When You Join Our Smart, Driven And Real Team

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
• Product discounts
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer
• 2 Volunteer days per year
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
• Fitness Passport Program
• Online shopping discounts
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
• Annual business conferences with Award gala dinners
• Free annual health checksEmployee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
• Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, you can visit our WORK180 Page @ https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/james-hardie-australia-pty-ltd to find out more including a list of all our benefits and policies.

All successful applicants will be required to complete a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

As part of our recruitment process, a talent pool will be created for applicants who have been identified and assessed for a range of similar roles across our plants.