Maintenance Fitter

Company Overview:

The Benedict Group of Companies was established in 1966. Benedict is an Australian family owned and operated waste, recycling and quarrying company committed to delivering high-quality solutions for construction and infrastructure projects. We take pride in our commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation in the waste, recycling, and quarrying industries.

About the role:

We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and qualified Maintenance Fitter to help lead the Maintenance department at our Appin Quarry.

You must have a strong commitment to safety, with a ‘hands on’ approach to assist the team to achieve high levels of safety, preventative maintenance, and production efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting routine maintenance and repair work on quarry machinery, including crushers, mobile earthmoving equipment, and vehicles.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to prioritise and schedule repairs and maintenance.
• Assist and maintain accurate records for maintenance activities and equipment status.
• Assist to upskill the maintenance staff to improve reliability and eliminate reoccurring issues on site.
• Steel fabrication and welding of new and replacement parts.
• Gas cutting, gas welding, arc welding and mig welding.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

• Hold a current trade certificate as a fitter, diesel mechanic, boilermaker or similar.
• Have experience working on repairing crushing & screening equipment.
• Have prior experience in planning and carrying out preventative maintenance, including preparing a maintenance schedule.
• Have previous experience in fabrication and welding.
• Be able to troubleshoot and perform breakdown repairs.
• Be committed to safety and have a proactive approach to hazard identification.

We will provide you with great perks, including:

• Access to Employee Benefits Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Job security in a family-run organisation

Note: We promote a safe work culture; therefore, we have a process of reference checking and pre-employment medicals, including a drug and alcohol screen for the successful applicant.

To apply, please hit 'apply now' or email your resume to **@benedict.com.au.

We appreciate the time it takes to submit a job application, and we thank you for your interest in working at Benedict, however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Please note: we do not require agency assistance at this stage.