Trade Assistant/ Mechanical Fitter

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual employment

Competitive hourly rates

Potential ongoing work

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to support the maintenance team in a busy Melbourne manufacturing environment. You will perform preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault finding and general mechanical maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

To succeed you will hold a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade with post-trade hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge, and demonstrable experience in industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade or equivalent.
• Post-trade hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge.
• Experience as Mechanical Fitter in industrial/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs and fault diagnosis on plant equipment.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities and equipment inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement repairs.
• Support production through rapid breakdown response and maintenance requests.
• Assist with equipment adjustments, changeovers and optimisation.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, rollers, belts and related components.
• Identify potential equipment issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Follow safety, quality and operational procedures.

Skills

Maintenance

Fault finding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Safety compliance

Independent & team work

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

This role will provide support to the maintenance team, assisting with preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, equipment inspections, fault finding, and general mechanical maintenance activities across a busy production environment.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable tradesperson who can quickly adapt to changing priorities, work safely, and provide high-quality mechanical support to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, and fault diagnosis on industrial plant equipment.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities and equipment inspections.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement effective repairs.
• Support production requirements through timely response to breakdowns and maintenance requests.
• Assist with equipment adjustments, changeovers, and optimisation activities.
• Maintain and repair components including conveyors, rollers, guides, belts, handling systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Identify potential equipment issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Mechanical Fitter) or equivalent recognised mechanical trade qualification.
• Post-trade experience and knowledge in hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter within a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy plant environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to support operational requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with fixed plant equipment.
• Manufacturing or production line maintenance experience.
• Experience with equipment changeovers and production support.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems and maintenance reporting.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP principles.

What's on Offer

• Casual employment opportunity with competitive hourly rates.
• Opportunity to work within a skilled industrial maintenance team.
• Variety of mechanical maintenance tasks across production equipment.
• Potential for ongoing work for the right candidate.