Maintenance Fitter (Afternoons)

Afternoon Shift Maintenance Fitter

Adelaide, SA

Full Time

$90,000 – $110,000 + Penalty Rates + Superannuation

Our client is one of the world's major suppliers of fresh, packaged, and frozen seafood, with a reputation for high-quality production and a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. They are now seeking a qualified Afternoon Shift Maintenance Fitter to join their growing team in Adelaide.

About the Role

This is a full-time afternoon shift role, Monday to Friday, working from 2 : 00 PM to 10 : 10 PM. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll carry out mechanical maintenance, breakdown support, and reliability improvements across a fast-paced production facility.

Team

• Engineering Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Multiple day, afternoon, and night shift fitters and electricians

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance on machinery and plant equipment
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out timely repairs to minimise downtime
• Support production teams with equipment adjustments and improvements
• Work collaboratively with fellow tradespeople and management across shifts
• Maintain compliance with WHS and safety protocols
• Keep accurate records of work performed and parts used

What We’re Looking For

• Mechanical Fitter trade qualification (Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade)
• ‘B’ Class Electrical Licence (highly regarded)
• Current Forklift Licence (LF)
• EWP Licence (Yellow Card or High-Risk WP)
• Basic welding / fabrication skills
• Ability to work independently on afternoon shift
• Own basic hand tools

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package : $90,000 – $110,000 + penalty rates + super
• Consistent Monday to Friday schedule – no weekend work!
• Opportunity to work for a global seafood industry leader
• Great team culture and supportive work environment
• On-site training and thorough onboarding, including a facility tour

Start Date

Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to commence within 2–4 weeks .

Recruitment Process

• Interview 1 : With the Hiring Manager and Maintenance Manager
• Interview 2 : With the Hiring Manager + facility walkthrough with Engineering Manager
• Reference Checks : With 2 previous employers
• Pre-employment Medical : Required before starting

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