Position Summary 

Based at our manufacturing Workshop in Salisbury, the Maintenance Fitter will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and optimal performance of machinery and equipment through preventative maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of manufacturing machinery, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards during maintenance activities.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement appropriate repair solutions to minimize production disruptions.
• Parts and Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance activities.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and manufacturer guidelines while carrying out maintenance tasks. Identify and address safety hazards promptly and report any incidents or near-misses to the appropriate personnel.

Experience / Technical Requirements

The position is suited to a qualified Mechanical Fitter with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment coupled with;

• Australian Mechanical Trades qualification 
• At least 3 years' experience as a qualified Maintenance Fitter  
• Experience in installations, repairs and maintenance of industrial manufacturing equipment
• Working at Heights license, EWP, and Forklift License are desirable but not essential
• Ability to troubleshoot and fault find
• Welding and machining experience
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics experience
• High level of WH&S awareness
• Availability for reasonable overtime as required

What we offer:

Aside from working for an iconic Australian company with a culture of growth, development & team spirit, we offer a competitive benefits package including:  

• Generous product allowance 
• 40% employee discount 
• Annual bonus policy  
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid parental leave 
• Paid volunteer leave 
• Access to discounts on private health insurance and online wellness program 
  
  

About R.M.Williams

Since 1932, R.M.Williams has answered a call for hardwearing, timeless products that can hold up against the harsh conditions of the Australian outback - and look good whilst doing it. Our bestselling leather boots and belts are still crafted by hand in Adelaide, South Australia, alongside an ever-growing range of apparel, accessories and lifestyle products. At the heart of everything we do is a simple promise of loyalty and endurance; a commitment that our products will accompany their wearer on all of life’s great journeys. Reginald Murray ‘RM’ Williams always said, ‘it’s the people who make a company’ and we stand by that statement today, with a global network of teams that feels like family. A culture of growth, development and team spirit is central to our success. 
 
R.M.Williams appreciates the importance and value of a diverse workforce and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at R.M.Williams are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, national origin or family or parental status. R.M.Williams will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

If you feel you are suited to this role and want to be part of an iconic Australian Company, please apply below with your resume attached.