Mechanical Fitter

Looking for a maintenance role with more than just the usual plant and equipment?

Join Capral’s Maintenance team at our highly automated Smithfield aluminium extrusion plant and build your career with a business celebrating 90 years of Australian manufacturing.

You’ll work hands-on with a 9-inch extrusion press and the hydraulic, pneumatic and automated systems that keep our operation moving. Purpose-built as a highly automated extrusion facility, Smithfield offers exposure to specialised plant and extrusion equipment you won’t find in every manufacturing environment.

We’re looking for a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with strong hydraulic and pneumatic experience who enjoys fault-finding, solving problems and keeping complex plant performing at its best.

What You’ll Be Doing

Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Respond to breakdowns and minimise production downtime

Complete planned and preventative maintenance

Maintain and repair mechanical and automated production equipment

Read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics

Carry out mechanical fault-finding, repairs and equipment inspections

Assist with plant improvements, modifications and reliability initiatives

Undertake basic welding and fabrication as required

Work closely with Production and Maintenance to keep the plant running safely and efficiently

About You

You must be a qualified Mechanical Fitter with hands-on hydraulic and pneumatic experience.

You’ll bring:

Recognised Mechanical Fitter trade qualification – essential

Relevant trade certification/licence

Hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and fault-finding experience – essential

Ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics

Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Industrial plant, machinery or manufacturing maintenance experience

Welding and basic fabrication capability

Strong commitment to workplace safety

Availability to work a rotating day and afternoon shift roster

Experience with fixed plant, automated production equipment, PLCs/automation, extrusion, metals or heavy manufacturing will be highly regarded. Forklift, Dogging and other relevant High Risk Work Licences would also be advantageous.

Why Capral?

Capral is Australia’s largest aluminium extruder and distributor, with a proud history of Australian manufacturing dating back to 1936.

You’ll get:

Permanent, secure full-time employment

Shift allowances plus overtime and call-back opportunities

Hands-on exposure to specialised hydraulic, pneumatic and automated equipment

Technically interesting work where your trade skills are genuinely used

Support from an experienced Maintenance and Production team

Long-term opportunities within a national manufacturing business

Applicants must be prepared to undertake and pass a pre-employment medical inclusive of drug and alcohol testing.

As part of our diversity and inclusion journey, Capral is aiming to increase the representation of women across our businesses. We strongly encourage female applicants to apply for this position.

Ready for your next move?

If you’re a qualified Mechanical Fitter with solid hydraulic and pneumatic experience, we’d like to hear from you.

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