At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform hands-on maintenance and ensure plant reliability in a structured environment.
- Company: Join RCPA, a leading Australian manufacturer of reinforced concrete pipes.
- Benefits: Enjoy permanent full-time work, career progression, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available with overtime options and a commitment to safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential infrastructure projects while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Mechanical Engineering qualification and experience in preventative maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Our Business RCPA is a proudly Australian-owned market leader in reinforced concrete pipe manufacturing, with facilities located across Australia's East Coast. Our products play a critical role in supporting major infrastructure, civil construction, water, and development projects that help build and connect communities. We continue to invest in our people, manufacturing capability, and innovation, providing employees with the opportunity to build rewarding careers in a stable and growing business.
The Opportunity
We are looking for experienced Maintenance Fitters to join our team at Kilmore, with opportunities available across Day, Afternoon and Night Shifts. This is a hands‑on maintenance role within a structured manufacturing environment where safety, accountability and continuous improvement matter. You will play a key role in ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime and supporting the safe and efficient operation of our site.
You will be responsible for:
- Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance
- Identifying and rectifying root causes of equipment failures
- Contributing to capital improvement projects
- Supporting safe and efficient plant operations
- Identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
- Following all WHS directives and safety procedures
Location: Kilmore, VIC
Hours: Monday to Friday (10‑hour shifts)
Shifts Available: Day Shift, Afternoon Shift and Night Shift
Overtime: Available (including preventative maintenance Saturdays)
Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering / Fitter and Turner trade qualification
- Working knowledge and application of preventative maintenance strategies
- Experience working within a structured maintenance team with accountability for delivering maintenance KPIs
- A positive attitude and genuine desire to produce high‑quality results
- High level of knowledge and commitment to WHS and risk management
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- ARC and MIG welding skills (TIG welding desirable)
- Experience working in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience using CMMS
- Working at Heights ticket
- Rigger or Dogman ticket
- Boom or Scissor Lift ticket
- Forklift ticket
Why Join RCPA?
- Permanent full‑time position with career progression opportunities
- National, stable Australian employer
- Supportive and close‑knit team culture
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
- Long‑term career stability in an essential infrastructure manufacturing business
If you're a reliable, safety‑focused Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys working in a team‑focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete a pre‑employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Maintenance Fitter – Kilmore employer: RCPA Holdings
RCPA is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and safety-focused work culture at our Kilmore site. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a hands-on leadership approach that empowers you to take ownership of your shift and drive performance. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to quality and innovation in the manufacturing of precast concrete products.
