Mechanical Fitter - Manufacturing

Our client, a leading beverage manufacturer, big on safety, quality, culture, and continuous improvement**, is seeking an experienced **Mechanical Fitter** to support their production team on a short-term project.

• **Potential 6-8 week assignment**
• **Min base rate of $40ph + allowances**
• **Rotating fortnightly shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm, Mon-Fri)**
• **Great environment | Hands-on role in a high-performing manufacturing team**
• **Secured onsite parking**
• **Onsite bar for a chinwag after shift**

• **Preventative and reactive maintenance** on production and packaging equipment
• **Breakdown response** - troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues under pressure
• Support **electrical team** with fault finding and maintenance
• **Seaming and packaging machine upkeep** to minimise downtime
• Complete accurate job documentation, work orders and maintenance logs
• Escalate and address **safety, quality, or hygiene issues** promptly
• Participate in **continuous improvement** by identifying and implementing maintenance process improvements
• Ensure compliance with safe work procedures, isolation (LOTO), and workplace hygiene standards
• Collaborate with other shifts and teams to ensure smooth **handover and continuity of operations**
• Proactively seek out opportunities to improve **preventative maintenance routines**, update instructions, and remove error traps
• Apply **problem-solving and solution-finding skills** under pressure

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter (or equivalent)
• Strong **maintenance experience** in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Packaging machinery experience essential; **seaming experience** highly desirable
• Beverage manufacturing background advantageous
• Ability to think critically, troubleshoot quickly and keep production moving
• Strong focus on **teamwork** and **problem-solving mindset** - not just fixing breakdowns, but actively improving systems

If you thrive in a **dynamic, hands-on role** and enjoy solving problems under pressure, ***this project is for you!***

Joining **PERSOL** means being supported with services like EAP for your wellbeing, genuine career opportunities, and a team who values your success.