# Maintenance Fitter

**Company:** [KG Talent](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/9qq2rEDvHPrEKgZ6WZ6ZjZ.md)
**Location:** Deer Park, Australia
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Pipemakers

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## Description

### **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
-   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._