Mechanical Fitter

Job Description

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We’re looking for a trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter to join our team at Swan Materials and play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our plant and equipment.

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This is a hands‑on role with a broad range of responsibilities across mechanicalmaintenance, planned and unplanned maintenance, safety and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with Operations and Site Management to identify issues, solve problems and ensure the site continues to perform at its best.

What you’ll be responsible for \n

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• Carry out pre-start inspections in accordance with preventative maintenance checklists.
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• Complete all maintenance work to required quality, safety and engineering standards.
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• Complete maintenance documentation and records accurately and within required timeframes.
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• Report equipment defects, faults and maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager in a timely manner.
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• Work collaboratively with the Production team to coordinate maintenance activities and minimise disruption to operations.
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• Complete Take 5s, Job Safety Analyses (JHAs), pre‑start inspections and other risk assessments as required.
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• Ensure hazards, near misses, incidents and injuries are promptly reported through the Cintellate system.
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• Comply with site‑specific Principal Mining Hazards (where applicable), Life Saving Standards and other critical risk controls.
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• Carry out scheduled inspections, servicing and repairs on plant, equipment and machinery.
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• Diagnose equipment faults and complete corrective maintenance to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
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• Perform preventative maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise unplanned downtime.
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• Coordinate maintenance activities with operational teams to ensure plant availability and minimise production interruptions.
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What you’ll bring \n

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• Recognised Trade Certificate, or Certificate III in Engineering—Mechanical Trade, or Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, Welding Certification Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Boiler Maker, or similar trades.
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• Current Drivers Licence.
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• Experience with interpretation of engineering drawings and schematics.
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• Previous Fitting experience, preferably in a continuous manufacturing environment.
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• Previous experience with hydraulics, compressors, pressure vessels, valves, conveyors, screens, crushers and quality assurance processes.
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• Mechanical fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
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• Plant shutdown and breakdown maintenance.
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• Ability to undertake manual labour and heavy lifting tasks.
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Desirable experience \n

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• Current accreditation for forklift, elevated work platform, confined space and working at heights.
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• Current first aid certificate.
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• Riggers & Dogman Ticket.
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Why join us? \n

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• Build your career with a global business: Be part of a large national and international organisation with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
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• Make a difference: Play a critical role in maintaining the safety, reliability and performance of a busy operational site.
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• Varied and hands‑on work: Work across mechanical maintenance, planned and unplanned maintenance, projects, contractors and continuous improvement.
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• Work collaboratively: Partner closely with Operations and Site Management to solve problems and keep the business moving.
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Benefits: \n

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• Join Adbri, an iconic Australian company - established in 1882, with 200+ plants, 8 brands and 5 joint ventures supplying essential construction materials nationwide!
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• Structured learning and development pathways with real career progression opportunities
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• Generous discounts including retail, fuel, car rental, Qantas Club and exclusive savings on Adbri products
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• Extra leave options such as purchased leave, parental leave and volunteer leave
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• Wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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• Service awards and recognition celebrating your contribution and milestones
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About Swan Materials: \n

Now part of Adbri, Swan Materials has been trusted by Western Australians, from its origins on the Swan River to its home today at Cockburn Cement’s Kwinana facility. It has helped build the foundations of our homes, roads, and communities. Now, the Swan name has evolved beyond cement as we grow our presence in Western Australia with the addition of select BGCs concrete, quarries, transport, asphalt, and materials technology centre. We are proud to introduce and unite these businesses as Swan Materials, a new name for a trusted partner.

About Adbri: \n

Adbri is majority owned by CRH and is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of construction materials and industrial minerals which has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 2800 people nationally producing cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals.

About CRH: \n

CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America, Europe and Australia. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value‑added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

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Creating a safe and supportive diverse workforce \n

Adbri recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be Always Ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry.

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