Maintenance Fitter

IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, who ensure safe and reliable access and help industries, businesses and local communities to thrive.

Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few). 

We are supported by over 1,300 people globally and our operations span across four continents and nine countries, with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. 

About your role

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Fitter to join our chemical manufacturing plant in Botany at the Botany Industrial Park in a permanent full-time role.  In this role, you will carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance, contribute to weekly/monthly/shutdown plans, and monitor mechanical stock.

The site is a licensed Major Hazard Facility and is managed under a rigorous safety management system, ensuring employees and the community are protected.

This role is a Monday-Friday day shift opportunity, and this is a site-based role. The site also has some shutdowns each year which require 12-hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Work well within in a team environment to execute work safely, efficiently and to a high standard that prevents re-work
• Ensure that all work activities you undertake are conducted in compliance with SHEQ legislation and regulations
• Correct plant breakdowns in a timely and safe fashion
• Populate the asset management system to record the work performed
• Contribute and assist with implementing robust and effective monthly, weekly, and shut down plans that ensure planned maintenance is to schedule
• Contribute and implement small capital works project on the site
• Identify and contribute towards opportunities for reducing maintenance costs without negatively impacting site safety, environment compliance and/or levels of plant reliability

Who are we looking for?

• Trade qualified in fitting, turning or welding (Mechanical)
• Previous experience in a similar hands-on maintenance role
• Experience working in a chemical environment will be highly advantageous
• Prior experience in a heavy industry environment
• Computer literacy and an understanding of modern computerised maintenance systems
• CMMS usage
• Fault finding and problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm, intelligence, dedication, and an eye for detail

Benefits at IXOM

We take looking after our people seriously. 

For a start, you'll work for a large global organisation, where you'll not only earn a competitive salary, but you'll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts. 

Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. 

We support what’s important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible. 

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.