Maintenance Fitter

Maintenance Fitter

Adelaide, SA

Looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a progressive and innovative manufacturer? Join Detmold Packaging, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, where your skills are valued and your future is secure.

Why Join Detmold?

✅ Secure employment with a well-established, growing business

✅ Be part of an innovative and sustainability-focused organisation

✅ Supportive team culture with strong leadership

✅ Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression

✅ Work in a business that invests in modern equipment and continuous improvement

About the Role

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our production equipment. Your focus will be on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and minimising downtime to keep operations running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to minimise production disruptions
• Prioritise and complete maintenance tasks in line with the work plan
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency work orders promptly
• Raise, update, and close work orders using the maintenance system (EAM)
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintenance procedures
• Participate in toolbox meetings and safety activities
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and operations teams
• Provide guidance and supervision to apprentices when required

About You

You are a proactive and solutions-focused Maintenance Fitter who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You take pride in your work, value safety, and thrive in a team-oriented culture.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance (manufacturing preferred)
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• A positive, team-oriented mindset
• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter (essential)
• Experience using lathes, milling machines and welding equipment (Tig, Mig, etc.) would be beneficial

What Sets You Apart

• You take initiative and look for ways to improve processes
• You enjoy collaborating and contributing to team success
• You’re keen to grow your skills in a forward-thinking business
• You value job stability and long-term career opportunities

What we’ll offer you:

• A commitment to your ongoing professional development.
• A commitment to corporate social responsibility – we support local communities and charities and are committed to sustainable and ethical sourcing.
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program so you feel supported to be at your best.
• Access to an active social club.

Ready to apply?

Please address your application to Jennifer Pryor. Applications must be submitted online. For confidential enquiries, contact Jennifer Pryor, Talent Acquisition Partner, on careers@detmoldgroup.com.

If you would like to include a cover letter, please attach it as part of your resume.

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About Detmold Group

The Detmold Group is a family-owned global business, partnering with some of the world’s most iconic food and retail brands to deliver world-class packaging solutions. We are driven by innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to making a positive impact for our people, partners, and planet. The safety and wellbeing of our employees is our highest priority, and we are dedicated to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.