Day Fitter

Day Fitter


Company
Orora
Location
Canning Vale, Western Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
18 days ago
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Job Description
The Role Reporting into the Engineering Lead and working alongside of your fellow Day Fitters from Monday to Friday, 6.45am-3.15pm your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: On-going maintenance of machinery, equipment and services, to assist in meeting or exceeding site objectives (Production, Quality, Spoilage). Actively pursuing mechanical maintenance improvements to achieve production targets and improve plant uptime. Demonstrates an exemplary safety ethic, leading by example and setting standards for the health, safety and wellbeing. Drive a high-quality standards and culture. ย  About You Mechanical Trade Certificate with Advanced Certificate preferred. Experience in high-speed Manufacturing, 24/7 production environments (3-5+ years) Maintenance experience, preventative maintenance planning and corrective maintenance systems Ability to troubleshoot control systems and mechanical faults on equipment. A good understanding of mechanical systems, motors, pumps, conveyors, compressors, air systems. Team player with a proactive attitude and excellent communication skills Be able to meet requirements of Orora's pre-employment medical which includes drug & alcohol testing Why Orora? Overtime available Join a close knit day shift team Discounts available on beverages, health care plans & gyms If you're a reliable fitter who knows their stuff and wants steady work with a great team, we want to hear from you. How to Apply Click onย APPLY NOW.

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As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, under the Plumbing and Mechanical Services Award 2020, the minimum hourly rate for a Grade 5 qualified plumber is AU$29.04 as of 1 July 2026 for ordinary hours up to 38 per week. Overtime rates start at 150% after that, equating to AU$43.56 per hour for the first two hours. Penalty rates apply for weekends at 200%.
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