Austek Roads is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Fitter to join our team at our asphalt production facility in Tomago, NSW. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient asphalt production.
Working closely with operations and personnel, you will play a key role in minimising downtime, supporting production targets, and maintaining high safety standards across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on asphalt plant equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, screens, dryers, burners, and associated plant machinery.
- Perform shutdown and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring of plant equipment.
- Complete welding, fabrication, and fitting tasks as required.
- Assist with plant upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with safety procedures and company standards.
- Support production teams to maximise plant availability and performance.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Mechanical Fitter trade qualification (Certificate III Engineering â Mechanical Trade or equivalent).
- Experience working in industrial processing, manufacturing, quarrying, asphalt, concrete, mining, or similar heavy industry environments.
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
- Commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Current driver's licence.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience with asphalt plants, crushing and screening equipment, or bulk material handling systems.
- Confined Space and Working at Heights certifications.
- Forklift, EWP, or dogging tickets.
- Experience with preventative maintenance systems and CMMS software.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Stable, long-term employment with a growing road construction business
- Supportive team environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.