Mount Gambier, SA – Limestone Coast
We're expanding our Maintenance team and have multiple opportunities available for experienced Lead Fitter and Maintenance Fitters at our Mount Gambier sites. These roles are critical in keeping our operations running safely and efficiently, supporting production through high-quality mechanical maintenance, breakdown response and proactive repair work.
If you're looking for stability, variety, and the chance to work across a variety of plant and equipment in a supportive regional team – this is a great next step.
About the roles:
As a Lead Fitter, you'll take ownership of mechanical maintenance across your area, providing technical expertise, coordinating daily priorities ad shift coverage, setting standards for safe and efficient work, and supporting the development of other Fitters and Trades Assistants.
As a Maintenance Fitter, you'll work hands-on to deliver high-quality mechanical maintenance, breakdown response and proactive repairs to keep production running smoothly.
These roles suit tradespeople who take pride in their work, enjoy solving problems, and want to make an impact in a supportive regional team.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Lead Fitter (in addition to Fitter duties):
* Provide front-line leadership, allocating daily tasks and supporting the maintenance schedule
* Mentor and guide other Fitters/Trades Assistants to build technical capability
* Lead by example on safety, housekeeping and best-practice maintenance standards
* Support continuous improvement activities, identifying opportunities to reduce downtime and improve reliability
* Liaise with Production and Maintenance leadership to communicate risks, priorities and resource needs
As a Maintenance Fitter:
· Deliver high-quality mechanical maintenance and breakdown repair services
· Reduce downtime by carrying out preventative and proactive maintenance
· Maintain the workshop to a clean, organised and safe standard
· Ensure tools, equipment and machinery are kept clean, serviced and in good working order
Experience, Qualifications & Skills:
* Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (or equivalent)
* Strong experience with hydraulics and pneumatics (essential)
* Current Driver's Licence
* Industrial or manufacturing experience (timber experience highly regarded)
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
* Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
* Strong problem-solving ability and sound decision-making
* Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Relocation Assistance for the right candidate.
* Opportunity to make a significant impact on business strategy and growth.
* A supportive and dynamic work environment.
* Commitment to your professional development and career growth.
* Flexible and family-friendly rosters, including straight day shift, or rotating day/afternoon shift roster allowing 2 to 5 consecutive days off following each swing.
How to apply:
If this sounds like the job for you, please apply today. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
For more information or confidential enquiry please contact our People & Culture Team by email:
About Us:
AAM is a large-scale, wholly Australian-owned operator and provider of strategic investment, asset management and operational management services to Australia's agricultural industry. At the heart of the AAM business is a steadfast belief in the strength and long-term performance of Australian agriculture, and a commitment to promoting change-making investments in the industry.
This vision is supported by AAM's foundational philosophies of diversification across supply chains and geographical production areas, and active management, with a focus on developing operational efficiencies, sustainability and potential for capital growth. This is further strengthened by adoption of an 'owner-operator' model.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.