PVC Pipe Maintenance Fitter - 4x12 Shifts & Growth

Pipemakers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Shift allowances

Career development & training

Electrical license training with time‑

Job summary

Pipemakers, a leading PVC pipe and fittings producer, seeks a Maintenance Fitter to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair our production equipment. The role operates on a 4x12-hour shift pattern, with 4 days off, in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

You will be responsible for mechanical maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and implementing preventative maintenance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. CMMS (MEX) knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical (Fitting/Machining) issued by a registered training organisation.
• Proven manufacturing/industrial experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installation on PVC pipe production machinery and equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime.
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs and keep maintenance records through CMMS (MEX).
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Work with production and engineering teams to optimize equipment performance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Shift work

Read technical drawings

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical (Fitting/Machining)

Tools

CMMS (MEX)

Job description

Pipemakers, a leading PVC pipe and fittings producer, seeks a Maintenance Fitter to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair our production equipment. The role operates on a 4x12-hour shift pattern, with 4 days off, in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

You will be responsible for mechanical maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and implementing preventative maintenance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. CMMS (MEX) knowledge is preferred.