Mechanical Fitter

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About our Deer Park manufacturing facility

Our Deer Park chemical manufacturing facility 15km’s West of Melbourne CBD, Victoria is a critical epicentre of Orica’s AusPac business.

This iconic Orica site has been used since circa 1875 for the manufacturing, storage and dispatch of explosive materials mostly used in the blasting process in many quarrying, heavy infrastructure and mining projects across Australia and overseas.

About the role

At Orica’s Deer Park Manufacturing facility, we’re proud of our strong performance and growing production capabilities. As we continue to expand to meet customer demand, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our close-knit, high-performing team. This is your chance to be part of a company that values safety, innovation, and teamwork—where your skills will make a real impact every day. 

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the ongoing execution of safe and efficient mechanical maintenance for the entire Deer Park Specialty Emulsifier Plant.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a stable Monday to Friday day shift roster, offering a competitive remuneration package and genuine career progression opportunities. 

What you will be doing

• Execution of mechanical maintenance for the Deer Park Site with focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement;
• Investigate, analyse and determine root causes of mechanical plant failures;
• Participate in short and long-term maintenance planning and execution;
• Prepare, execute and review work instructions, procedures and work scopes;
• Participate in plant modification and upgrade projects.

What you will bring

• Trade qualifications as a Fitter (mandatory requirement);

• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment;
• A positive friendly attitude, effective team member, high quality results driven and a willingness to learn;
• Effective analytical and hands on problem solving skills;
• Some MS Office computing skills;
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Have worked with a CMMS system (SAP preferred but not essential)

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.