Mechanical Fitter — Field & On-Site Work

Mechanical Fitter — Workshop & On-Site Work

At Packweigh, we design and manufacture high-performance weighing, bagging, and automation systems used by producers and processors across Australia. We're known for quality, reliability, and actually showing up when customers need us.

We're looking for a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter — someone who takes pride in their work, is comfortable working independently on-site, and gets genuine satisfaction from keeping complex equipment running properly.

What You'll Do:

• Travel to customer sites across Australia to carry out scheduled and breakdown maintenance on Packweigh machinery

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on industrial weighing, bagging, and automation equipment

• Carry out installations and assist with commissioning of new equipment on-site

• Work alongside our electricians on combined mechanical and electrical fault-finding when needed

• Represent Packweigh professionally in the field — you're often the face of the business to our customers

• Build long-term relationships with customers through reliable, expert service

What We're Looking For:

• Trade qualification in fitting, or a related mechanical trade

• Hands-on experience maintaining or servicing industrial equipment

• Comfortable reading mechanical drawings and working from specifications

• Able to work independently and manage your own time in the field

• Willing to travel regularly

• Valid Australian driver's licence and full Australian working rights

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with packaging, food processing, agricultural, or automation machinery

• Restricted electrical licence

• Construction white card or forklift ticket

• Previous field service or on-site installation experience

What We Offer:

• Company vehicle

• Company mobile phone and laptop

• Paid travel allowances for time away from home

• Genuine overtime opportunities

• Permanent, stable role with a well-established Australian manufacturer

• Real career growth as the service department expands