Maintenance Fitter

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• Great site and long-term job security
• Above awards wage rates and allowances, including km-based vehicle allowance!
• Situated at Sea Lake
  

About Us

Cheetham Salt prides itself in offering value added Australian solar salt products and is proud to play an integral role in Australian manufacturing. As Australia’s largest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable salt products to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food, stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.

Our Sea Lake Operations in north-west Victoria are currently seeking a qualified Maintenance Fitter to join our dynamic Maintenance team. Sea Lake is a town in the Mallee district of north-west Victoria and is situated along the southern shores of the beautiful Lake Tyrell. The town is located 351kms north-west of Melbourne, and 70kms west of Swan Hill, in the heart of Australia’s wheat belt and part of the beautiful silo trail.
We are committed to being a values driven business and provide a workplace where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.  

Life at Cheetham Salt 
Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for all our employees. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as, 
•Above award wage rates
•Daily vehicle allowance based on kms travelled from home to work – up to $36.00 per day
•Overtime (plenty on offer)
•Autonomy & variety 
•Ongoing training & development 
•Ongoing qualification support
•Salary Continuance Insurance 
•Employee Referral Program – refer a mate & receive $1000
•Employee Assistance Program
•Generous paid primary carer Parental & Paternity leave options 
•Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
•Uniforms provided 
•Free onsite parking 


The Role
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Coordinator your key responsibilities will include:
•Responsible for the safety of all that is impacted by maintenance activity.
•Perform planned preventative maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.
•Attend breakdowns of plant and production equipment, identifying root cause and countermeasures to eliminate recurring issues.
•Completion of required work permits and safety procedures.
•Carry out plant and equipment installation, repair, modification, and construction as required.
•Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
•Ability to work an on-call roster and respond to call-outs as required.
•A current driver’s licence and have own transport to get to work as there is no public transport available


About You
You will bring the following skills, experience, and attributes to the role:
•Trade Qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter Fabricator or Fitter Machinist 
•A proactive and positive attitude, with strong work ethic
•Solid repair or fabrication experience with conveying, crushing or liquid pumping advantageous
•Forklift, EWP, Disconnect - Reconnect Electrical Licence & Confined Space Licence preferred.
•Proven history in mechanical maintenance, problem solving & repairs  
•Motivated to drive your own success as an individual in a challenging role
•Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, & background checks, including police check 
•Unrestricted working rights in Australia 

How to apply
Want to know more?
Call Mark Quinn Maintenance Coordinator on Cheetham Salt Sea Lake with any questions or Apply Now! 

If this is you please click “Apply now” and provide both your resume and cover letter. Upon receipt of your application you will receive an email with our pre-screening questions. (Please ensure you check your junk email). Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing and background checks including police check as part of our process. 

Applications close on 17 September 2026