Maintenance Fitter
Woods Grain Pty Ltd
Goondiwindi, Queensland
Full-time
$79,423 per annum plus superannuation and overtime
Woods Grain Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our maintenance team in Goondiwindi.
This is a hands-on role supporting our grain handling, processing and packing operations. Reporting to the Maintenance Planning Coordinator, you will undertake preventative maintenance, fault-finding and repairs to help keep the plant operating safely, reliably and efficiently.
Key responsibilities
- Complete preventative maintenance and servicing of production equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and complete timely repairs.
- Repair, replace, fit and assemble machinery components and parts.
- Maintain conveyors, augers, elevators, packing equipment and other fixed production plant.
- Complete scheduled preventative maintenance activities through the MEX maintenance system.
- Inspect production equipment and identify emerging maintenance requirements.
- Work with Operations personnel to prioritise maintenance and minimise production disruption.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of maintenance and plant improvement projects.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels of maintenance parts and consumables.
- Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained, accounted for and removed from production areas after work is completed.
- Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of plant reliability and effectiveness.
- Follow workplace health and safety, isolation, permit, GMP and site procedures.
Qualifications and experience
To be considered for this position, you will need:
- A recognised trade qualification as a Fitter, Fitter and Turner or Fitter/Mechanic, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- At least two years of demonstrated experience in an industrial, production or facilities maintenance environment.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding, repair and preventative maintenance skills.
- A current driver’s licence.
- A current forklift licence.
- Sound planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintenance.
- The ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a broader team.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work constructively with Operations and other departments.
- The physical capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position.
- A reliable, motivated and safety-focused approach to work.
Experience in grain handling, food or feed manufacturing, agricultural processing or a similar production environment will be highly regarded.
Hours and remuneration
This is a full-time position based in Goondiwindi, Queensland.
The position provides:
- Base salary of $80,000 per annum.
- Superannuation in addition to the base salary.
- A minimum of 38 ordinary hours per week.
- Overtime and weekend work as operationally required.
- Payment for overtime in addition to the base salary, in accordance with applicable workplace arrangements.
- A roster to be advised.
How to apply
Please submit your current résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your trade qualifications, relevant maintenance experience and suitability for the position.
Applications close Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
Woods Grain Pty Ltd welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates and will assess applicants on their qualifications, experience and ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
