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Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Newcastle, New South WalesFull-time2026-11-11 → 2026-11-13

Core

Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on filling lines, packaging lines, tablet compression equipment, and site infrastructure to minimize downtime and ensure operational reliability.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical maintenance fitter

Builds

Reliable manufacturing equipment and site infrastructure

Domain

Regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, food, or chemical)

Required skills

mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, TIG welding, workshop machining (lathes, mills), reading technical drawings, GMP compliance

Preferred skills

light-gauge stainless steel welding, air-conditioning or refrigeration systems, forklift operation, EWP, Working at Heights credentials

Technologies

pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, TIG welding equipment, lathes, mills

Responsibilities

Completing scheduled preventative maintenance and equipment inspections, responding to plant breakdowns and troubleshooting mechanical faults, supporting equipment installations and modifications, maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic systems, performing TIG welding and light fabrication, reading and interpreting technical drawings, completing maintenance documentation and risk assessments

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC