Mechanical Fitter

Full-Time position, Monday to Friday with occasional overtimeProudly partnered with The Smith Family- supporting youth education Ongoing training, development and mentoring to help you achieve your career goals
At Iplex we are committed to a powerful vision – Providing Safe & Secure Water to the World Around Us. We do this by forging partnerships with our customers and communities to deliver safe, secure, and innovative water solutions that not only address the present needs but also lay a solid foundation for future generations.
Our vision goes beyond words; it defines our purpose of Solving Australia’s Water Challenges and shapes our actions. It represents the world we envision—a world where sustainable water management is a reality, where our commitment is unwavering, and where we make a meaningful impact every day.
About Your New Position
Due to the retirement of a valued team member, an opportunity is now available for a Mechanical Fitter to join our close-knit Maintenance team at Iplex Chipping Norton. This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday day-shift role where you will help keep our manufacturing equipment operating safely and efficiently through preventative maintenance, fault-finding, repairs and continuous improvement. The position also includes routine inspections, breakdown response, maintenance records and involvement in team problem-solving. This role would be ideal for someone who does an understanding of PVC granulation and PVC Mixing as well as an under, has excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi task.
Just as importantly, this is a role built around communication and connection. You will work closely with our operators, listening to their feedback and using their day-to-day knowledge of the equipment to identify issues and improve reliability. You will be trusted with the autonomy to get on with the job, while working with a leader who is available to support your development when needed. This role is perfect if enjoy solving problems, sharing ideas and being part of a collaborative team.
Do Some of These Sound Like You?A qualified Mechanical Fitter or someone with a similar mechanical trade backgroundConfident working through equipment faults and finding practical solutionsCommitted to safe work practices and thoughtful risk managementA clear and approachable communicator who connects well with people at all levelsSomeone who listens to operators and values their hands-on experienceExposure to high net value machinery and understands how to protect the investmentCurious, adaptable and interested in learning more about manufacturing equipmentOrganised enough to keep maintenance information and records up to dateExperience with maintenance systems, permits, isolation procedures or high-risk licenses would be helpful, but not every item needs to be in place from day one
Why Join Our Team26 weeks PAID parental leave for primary carerProudly partnered with The Smith Family – supporting youth educationEndorsed at the Innovate stage of our RAP, growing and learning through connectionsBe part of a business that takes pride in it’s safety cultureEnjoy all Fletcher Building discounts, benefits and rewards!Sustainability is at the heart of our decisions ie Pipeback, Diversity and Production efficienciesAccess to join Fitness Passport to ensure you hit your fitness goals!Ongoing training, development, and internal career opportunities
We are Proudly an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all diverse backgrounds and identities, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities & LBGTQIA+ People