At a Glance
- Tasks: Fix breakdowns and keep manufacturing equipment running smoothly.
- Company: Join Sara Lee, a beloved Australian dessert manufacturer since 1971.
- Benefits: $48.21 per hour, tool allowance, extra leave, and discounted products.
- Other info: Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting and experience in manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 48.21 - 48.21 $ per hour.
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our Maintenance Team at our manufacturing site in Lisarow, NSW. If you know manufacturing, you know things don’t always go to plan. Machines break down, priorities change and production needs to keep moving. We’re looking for someone who enjoys that environment and knows how to get in, find the problem and get things running again.
This is a Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm position, with an additional RDO each month. You’ll also need some flexibility to cover afternoon or overnight shifts when team members are on leave. If fixing breakdowns is your bread and butter, this could be a pretty sweet move.
What You’ll Do
- Respond to breakdowns and repair manufacturing equipment
- Mechanical fault finding and troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
- Fitting and machining
- Welding and fabrication
- Equipment modifications and improvements
- Work closely with production to keep the site running
About You
You’ll ideally have:
- Australian Mechanical Fitting, Fitting & Turning or similar trade qualification
- Experience in a manufacturing environment – FMCG highly regarded
- Strong breakdown and fault-finding experience
- Welding and fabrication skills
- Experience with conveyors, pneumatics, pumps, gearboxes and bearings
- TIG and/or purge welding skills desirable
- A practical, solutions-focused approach
- Strong safety focus
What We Offer
- $48.21 per hour + $56.76 weekly tool allowance
- Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm
- Additional RDO each month
- Extra day’s leave each year
- Union picnic day
- Occasional planned weekend project work
- Discounted Sara Lee products
About Sara Lee
We’ve been making some of Australia’s favourite desserts at Lisarow since 1971. Now proudly Australian owned and Australian made, we’re continuing to grow while doing what we do best – making great desserts people know and love.
To be considered, you must have the legal right to work in Australia. The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
Mechanical Fitter / Boilermaker in Gosford employer: Sara Lee Australia
At Sara Lee, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and flexibility. Our Lisarow site not only provides competitive pay and additional leave benefits but also fosters employee growth through hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Join us to be part of a team that is dedicated to quality and innovation while enjoying the perks of working for a proudly Australian-owned company.
