About

• Company Description
• Circular Plastics Australia (CPA) part of the PACT Group is creating a truly circular economy by giving billions of used plastic bottles and containers a new life. Our facilities will enable plastic waste to be recycled locally and made into new bottles and packaging, rather than ending up in landfill.
• www.circularplasticsaustralia.com
• Job Description
• About this opportunity
• The primary purpose of the Maintenance Fitter is to provide production support on plant machinery, including breakdown troubleshooting, project implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is part of a maintenance team covering 24-hour operations, 5 days a week, with additional support for weekend production as required.

Your key responsibilities will be to

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and machinery to ensure optimal operation.
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance processes to support operational goals.
• Coordinate with the production team to minimize downtime and ensure effective support for safety, quality, and operational improvements
• Install, assemble and test new machinery and equipment as required, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with OEM manufacturers to install and commission equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Perform fault finding and troubleshooting on a range of specialized equipment
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on all critical failures of plant and ensure action items derived are implemented and sustained
• Ensure all equipment complies with Australian Safety Standards.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, conducting regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in latest technology and automation within a manufacturing environment
• General mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance & repairs on manufacturing production lines
• Proven ability to problem solve for emergency maintenance and repair.
• A team player with a positive, self-motivated and proactive attitude is essential.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Qualifications
• Relevant trade qualification as a Fitter and Turner or similar.
• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent (desirable).
• Forklift license (desirable).
• Please note: Only candidates with valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work visa) will be considered