Mechanical Fitter - Fulltime Immediate Start

MELBOURNE (COOLAROO) · FULL TIME · DAY SHIFT

Please note: This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Visa applications and sponsorship requests will not be considered.

Are you a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter looking for stable, long-term employment with a company that invests in your growth? Kempe Engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our dedicated maintenance team at Visy's Coolaroo Paper Mill — one of Australia's most significant recycling and packaging operations.

ABOUT KEMPE ENGINEERING

Kempe Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned industrial services company operating 16 permanent facilities nationally, embedded within our clients' operations. We work across high-growth sectors including recycling and paper, renewable energy, food and dairy, and mining.

Our commitment to ZERO Harm, Safety, Quality, and Sustainability is not just a policy — it's who we are. We offer genuine continuity of employment and structured pathways into leadership and management for those who want to grow.

THE ROLE

As a Mechanical Fitter at the Visy Coolaroo facility, you will play a critical role in keeping the plant running at peak performance. Working within a focused maintenance team, you will carry out both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on heavy fixed plant — ensuring the reliability and safety of equipment essential to one of Australia's major recycling operations.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

•        Planned and preventive maintenance of conveyors, rollers, pumps, and ancillary plant equipment

•        Fault-finding and diagnosis of mechanical failures with minimal downtime

•        Corrective repairs and quality component replacement to manufacturer standards

•        Accurate completion of work orders, maintenance records, and safety documentation

•        Active participation in toolbox talks, pre-start checks, and HSE initiatives

•        Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support production goals

WHAT YOU BRING

Essential

•        Australian-recognised trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting (Fitter/Turner or Fitter)

•        Minimum 2 years' post-trade mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environment

•        Demonstrated understanding of HSE obligations and safe work practices

•        Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals

•        Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, methodical approach to fault diagnosis

•        Valid Australian driver's licence

•        Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment

Highly Regarded

•        Experience in paper, pulp, or recycling industry environments

•        Heavy fixed plant installation and maintenance background

•        EWP, Working at Heights, and Confined Space certificates (or willingness to obtain)

•        Exposure to conveyor systems, industrial pumps, and high-speed rotating equipment

WHAT WE OFFER

✔ Permanent full-time employment

✔ Day shift only — work-life balance

✔ Structured career development pathways

✔ Supportive, safety-first team culture

✔ National network with long-term stability

✔ Leadership opportunities as you grow

HOW TO APPLY

If you are a motivated, trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in your craft and wants to be part of a team that values safety and excellence, we want to hear from you.

Submit your current resume to: rec••••••••@kempe.com.au or click Apply Now.

Please note: This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Visa applications and sponsorship requests will not be considered.

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