maintenance technician

Factory Maintenance Technician / Fitter

Location: Lonsdale, South Australia

About Wing Plastics

Wing Plastics is a privately owned Australian company based in Adelaide's southern suburbs and a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions. Since commencing operations in 2000, we have experienced consistent growth through our commitment to quality, innovation, customer service, and our people.

Our diverse product range services industries including fresh produce, bakery, home and garden, and ice packaging. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, supportive workplace where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their skills.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Factory Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Team at our Lonsdale manufacturing facility.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and reliability of our production equipment and factory infrastructure.

This position is ideally suited to a qualified Fitter & Turner, however we also welcome applications from candidates with transferable mechanical maintenance experience from similar manufacturing or industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Maintaining plastic extrusion, printing press and bag conversion machinery
• Greasing, servicing and inspecting production equipment
• Removing, cleaning and reinstalling mechanical components
• Coolant flushing and replacement
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults and equipment breakdowns
• Repairing damaged threads, bolts and mechanical components
• Troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems
• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs throughout the factory
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment reliability

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualifications as a Fitter & Turner (preferred but not essential)
• Mechanical experience within a manufacturing, industrial or relevant environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience with pneumatic systems (desirable but not essential)
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A strong commitment to workplace safety

Applicants with relevant transferable skills from similar industries are encouraged to apply, as training will be provided for the right candidate.

Working Hours

This role involves rotating between day(6am-2.06pm and afternoon shifts(2pm-10.06pm, with the afternoon shift attracting a 20% shift loading.

Occasional overtime and Saturday morning work may be required and will be available when operational needs demand.

Why Join Wing Plastics?

• Stable, long-term employment with a growing Australian manufacturer
• Competitive remuneration plus shift loading and overtime rates
• Overtime opportunities
• On-the-job training and career development
• Supportive and experienced maintenance team
• Opportunity to develop your skills on specialised manufacturing equipment

If you are looking for a secure, long-term career with a successful South Australian manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Wing Plastics team.