Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Permanent opportunity | Rutherford location | Regulated Manufacturing Environment

Your new company 
This established manufacturer operates a busy, quality-driven production facility in Rutherford. Due to ongoing operational requirements, they are seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to support the reliability, efficiency and performance of their manufacturing equipment.Your new role 
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will undertake preventative and reactive maintenance across filling lines, packaging lines, tablet compression equipment and associated site infrastructure. You will work closely with maintenance and production teams to minimise downtime, resolve equipment issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing scheduled preventative maintenance and equipment inspections
• Responding to plant breakdowns and troubleshooting mechanical faults
• Supporting equipment installations, modifications and improvement projects
• Maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Performing TIG welding, light fabrication and workshop machining
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Completing maintenance documentation, risk assessments and work permits
• Maintaining strong housekeeping, safety and GMP standards
• Undertaking occasional off-site work, overtime and after-hours call-outs as required 

What you'll need to succeed 
To be successful in this position, you will hold a relevant mechanical trade qualification and have at least three years' maintenance experience, ideally within a pharmaceutical, food or chemical manufacturing environment. You will also bring:

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting capability
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• TIG welding experience, ideally with light-gauge stainless steel
• Workshop experience using lathes, mills and fabrication equipment
• The ability to read technical drawings and equipment specifications
• A current driver's licence
• A strong commitment to WHS, quality and safe work practices
• Good communication, computer literacy and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and experience with air-conditioning or refrigeration systems will be highly regarded. 
• Current forklift, EWP and Working at Heights credentials would also be advantageous. 

What you'll get in return 
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent maintenance position within an established manufacturing operation. You will work across varied production equipment, contribute to site improvement initiatives and join a team that values safety, quality and operational reliability.What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, contact Staci Baird on 0414 896 784 for a confidential discussion about your career.#3027196