Maintenance Fitter
Location: Wellard, WA
Roster: Monday to Friday | 7:00am – 3:00pm
Pay Rate: $50.00 per hour + penalties
Overtime: Available

About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a busy manufacturing operation based in Wellard. This is a hands-on role suited to a trade-qualified fitter with strong maintenance, fabrication, and welding capabilities.
Working within a fast-paced production environment, you will be responsible for preventative maintenance, breakdown response, equipment repairs, and fabrication work to ensure plant reliability and minimal downtime.

While the role is primarily site-based in Wellard, there will be occasional requirements to attend breakdowns and maintenance works at nearby facilities located within approximately 20 minutes of the main site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults efficiently
• Respond to plant breakdowns and minimise production downtime
• Perform fabrication and modification work as required
• Undertake MIG, TIG, and Stick welding activities
• Assist with installation and commissioning of equipment
• Complete maintenance records and work orders accurately
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the maintenance team
• Travel to nearby sites when required to assist with breakdown maintenance

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter) or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter in a manufacturing environment
• Strong MIG, TIG, and Stick welding skills
• Demonstrated fabrication experience
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or similar production environments
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Commitment to workplace health and safety standards

Desirable Skills

• Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and production machinery
• Hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance experience
• Forklift licence
• Additional welding tickets or trade-related certifications

What’s on Offer?

• $50.00 per hour plus penalties
• Monday to Friday roster – enjoy your weekends
• Consistent day shift hours (7:00am – 3:00pm)
• Overtime opportunities available
• Stable, long-term opportunity
• Supportive and safety-focused team environment
• Diverse maintenance work across multiple nearby sites

Apply Now If you’re a trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter with strong welding and fabrication experience and a background in FMCG or food manufacturing, we want to hear from you.
Submit your resume and trade qualification details today.

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