Mechanical Fitter

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Tooheys Lion is hiring a Mechanical Fitter at our Lidcombe brewery to join the Packaging Glass Line on a permanent full-time, onsite basis. This day-time role runs four days a week with a fixed pattern (Mon 6am-2pm, Tue 6am-6pm, Wed 6am-6pm, Thu 6am-2pm) and focuses on maintaining packaging assets, troubleshooting equipment, and supervising contractors, with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement through lean and TPM. The ideal candidate holds a mechanical trade qualification, with beverage, packaging, robotics or processing equipment experience as a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight hands-on maintenance, problem solving under ambiguity, safety leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

At Tooheys, we're not just about brewing great beer; we're about creating unforgettable experiences. We believe in the power of our products to bring communities together, spark conversations, and create lasting memories.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join our high-performing Packaging Glass Line team on a permanent full-time basis!

This is a Day-time only position that reports to the Team Leader, working only 4 days a week, the shift pattern is:

• Monday 6am-2pm, Tuesday 6am-6pm, Wednesday 6am-6pm and Thursday 6am to 2pm

You will play a critical role in ensuring the ongoing reliability of our packaging assets across our Tooheys Brewery. Working with an iconic brand, this role will support the delivery of production rates through minimising waste events related to machine efficiency on-site.

Some of the things you’ll be doing in the role:

• Provide maintenance support to the equipment on-site
• Develop specialist technical skills in equipment and use those for troubleshooting and improvements with production teams
• Work on some of the latest robotic and packaging technologies or sophisticated brewing processes
• Supervising contractors attending the site for equipment maintenance
• Champion a safety-first culture across the Brewery

Some of the skills you will bring to the role:

• Mechanical trade qualification or equivalent
• Any experience working on beverage, packaging, robotics or processing equipment would be highly regarded
• Decision-making in ambiguous situations
• Experience within brewing or manufacturing is highly desirable but not essential.

What You Get In Return

• Long-term growth and career development opportunities within Lion.
• Training provided in our Lion processes, assets, lean methodologies and TPM .
• Collaborative working environment and be part of a high-performing team.
• Empowerment and ownership of your role end to end
• And of course, employee product allowance - enjoy some free beer on us!