Job Opportunities - Maintenance Fitters & Mechanical Fitters (Laverton North)
Programmed Skilled Workforce is a leading provider of managed workforce and training service. Our clients are currently seeking Maintenance Fitters / Mechanical Fitters (temp & temp-to-permanent opportunities)
Locations: Laverton North
Who we're looking for
We are seeking experienced, qualified tradespeople to join our team:
* Mechanical / Maintenance Fitters (with cert 3 mechanical trade qualification)
* Fitter-Machinists who are competent using mills, manual lathes, drill presses and other workshop machinery
What you need
* Proven experience in industrial or manufacturing environments and with production-line machinery, breakdowns and preventative maintenance
* Electrical Licence (not essential but highly desirable)
* For fitter-machinist or mechanical fitter roles – hands‐on experience operating milling machines, manual lathes, grinders or manual machining tools, and ability to fit and assemble
* Welding experience in Mig and Tig
* A commitment to safety, reliability, good communication skills, teamwork, and flexibility to work, day and afternoon shifts – depending on operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and reactive (breakdown) maintenance on plant and production line equipment.
* Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
* Carry out machine setup, line changeovers, commissioning, regular inspections and equipment servicing.
* Maintain accurate maintenance logs/records and report any issues to supervisors.
* Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement, safety compliance and reliability goals.
* Assembly, installation and maintaining/repairing machinery and equipment
* This role can be an allrounder from electrical, mechanical and welding.
* The below is a picture of a fuel tainer they work on, this comes bare and they are required to attach all hose reel gantries, service pits, hoists/column lifts, air compressors, waste oil tanks, mechanical fitting, various components, some electrical cabling, wiring looms
* Soft Skills such as problem solving, creative thinking, ability to work with team, ability collaborate with other team members, interpersonal etc.
What we offer
* Competitive remuneration (overtime, shift loadings or penalty rates may apply)
* Work across dynamic manufacturing / production settings offering variety and opportunity for skill development.
* A supportive work environment where safety, teamwork and reliability are valued.
Who we are
As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want.
At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Consultant
Reference number: 210312668
Profession: TradesFitting & Welding
Company: Programmed / PERSOLKELLY
Date posted: 2nd Apr, 2026
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