Maintenance Fitter

Maintenance Fitter | Deer Park

Keep production running at its best by combining your fitter expertise with hands-on maintenance skills.

Pipemakers is seeking an experienced and mechanically minded Maintenance Fitter to join our manufacturing team in Deer Park.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified fitter who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, solving mechanical challenges and ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently. You'll play a key role in supporting production through expert die setting, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for carrying performing preventative maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting to maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime and support efficient production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting preventative maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on manufacturing equipment
• Inspecting machine performance and identifying quality or mechanical issues during production
• Maintaining tooling, ensuring correct storage, cleanliness and accurate tooling records
• Collaborating with production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime and support efficient operations
• Ordering maintenance parts and updating tooling records as required
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and equipment performance
• Maintaining a safe workplace by following site procedures, SOPs, PPE requirements and workplace health and safety practices

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Trade qualification as a Fitter with 3–5 years' experience as a Maintenance Fitter or in a similar manufacturing role
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and safety-focused approach
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with computer systems and maintenance documentation
• A current Forklift Licence

Desirable

• Experience within plastics, extrusion or manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of extrusion tooling, PVC, OPVC or PE production processes
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and equipment troubleshooting
• Understanding of quality systems, continuous improvement practices and workplace health and safety requirements

Why Join Us?

When you join Pipemakers, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary package
• Work shift timing: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
• Stable, long-term employment opportunity
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career growth opportunities
• Access to the tools and resources needed to succeed
• The opportunity to work with modern manufacturing equipment and contribute to the production of essential pipeline products

If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact and build a rewarding career with a respected organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now.

Pipemakers is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role-appropriate pre-employment screening.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know.