Maintenance Fitter

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Fitter to join our team in O'Connor, WA. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of production equipment to keep our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. As part of Australia's leading PVC pipe manufacturer, you'll play an important role in supporting reliability, performance, and continuous improvement across the site.
Whether you're an experienced Maintenance Fitter or looking to build on your existing skills, this role offers the chance to work with a supportive team, gain exposure to a broad range of equipment, and further develop your technical expertise. It's a great opportunity to grow your career within a stable and well-established business.
What will you do?
Conduct breakdown and immediate maintenance activities across the site and facilities.
Diagnose and resolve equipment faults to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance.
Install, service, repair, and overhaul manufacturing machinery, conveyors, pumps, and associated plant equipment.
Identify maintenance issues and opportunities for improvement to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
Follow all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements, contributing to a safe and compliant workplace.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and support planned shutdowns, inspections, and maintenance schedules.
Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
About you
Trade certification in mechanical fitting or related trade, or final year apprentice
Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
Licenses: forklift, EWP, confined spaces
An understanding of hydraulic & pneumatics, water process plant and associated equipment
Welding competence (Mig/Tig/Arc)
Experience in CMMS
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.
Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing maintenance activities in a dynamic environment.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
A strong focus on safety and compliance, with a commitment to maintaining best-practice standards.
Why join us? We care …
You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment.
Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer.
Free onsite parking.
Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family.
We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards, STI programme and Annual Pay reviews to reward you for a job well done.
Opportunity to join our women mentoring programs.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council.
A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad.
A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero".
For more information about this role, please contact Harjot Dhody on +61 0419902624
Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.
For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!