Production Fitter

Hyne Timber; Big Tuan; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Paid parental leave

Ongoing training and career developmen

Wellbeing programs and EAP access

Job summary

Hyne Timber is seeking a Production Fitter to join our rotating day/afternoon shift. You will provide trade-level mechanical support to keep the production line running safely and reliably, diagnosing faults and performing repairs as needed.

Working with the Maintenance team and Operator Maintainers, you will contribute to continuous improvement and Lean initiatives while helping minimise downtime and improve plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Fitter with experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to diagnose complex equipment issues.
• Experience delivering planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on across the production line on a rotating day/afternoon shift.
• Provide trade-level mechanical support to diagnose faults and restore production.
• Complete planned and preventative maintenance activities to minimise downtime.

Skills

Trade Fitter

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Lean improvement

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Pronto CMMS

Job description

About Us

Hyne Group is a collective of industry-leading businesses operating across Australia and New Zealand, with a history spanning over 140 years. From its beginnings as a sawmill on the Mary River, Hyne Group has grown into a pioneer of sustainable timber product manufacturing. The Hyne Group is supported by its partnership with global timber processors, James Jones & Sons, bringing together a combined 320 years of family-owned sawmilling heritage.

Your Next Role - Production Fitter

As a Production Fitter, you'll be a key part of our production team, working a rotating day/afternoon shift and actively working across the production line, while also providing trade-level mechanical support to keep our plant running safely and reliably. You'll combine hands-on production work with your trade expertise, providing first-response support for equipment issues, diagnosing faults, completing repairs and helping minimise downtime. Working closely with the Dry Mill Trades Lead, Maintenance team and Wood Machinists, you'll be an important link between production and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Working hands-on and rotating across the production line
• Providing trade support for equipment breakdowns and disruptions
• Diagnosing, repairing and adjusting mechanical faults to safely restore production
• Completing planned and preventative maintenance activities
• Identifying and resolving recurring equipment issues to improve plant reliability
• Providing technical guidance and on-the-job coaching to Operator Maintainers
• Contributing to continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives

You will bring:

• Trade qualified Fitter with experience in a similar manufacturing, processing or industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills and the ability to independently diagnose complex or recurring equipment issues.
• Experience delivering planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Proactive approach to plant reliability, continuous improvement and Lean problem-solving practices.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience using Pronto or another CMMS is advantageous.
• First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain, and flexibility to cover leave periods or rotate shifts as required.

Why Hyne Timber?

As a Hyne Timber Employee, You'll Enjoy

• Above-award wages
• Paid parental leave - up to 26 weeks at full pay
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, people-focused leadership
• Wellbeing programs, including access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Secure, long-term employment with opportunities to grow

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