Maintenance Fitter – Dayshift, Food Manufacturing

About the role

A leading food manufacturing business in Dandenong is seeking an experienced trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter for its day-shift maintenance team. The roster runs 6am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, in a busy manufacturing environment with plenty of overtime available.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance across production machinery
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults
• Perform repairs, servicing and equipment upgrades
• Work with conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes and processing equipment
• Minimise downtime and keep machinery running efficiently
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment

Required profile

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter
• Previous experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments
• Experience with preventative and reactive maintenance
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong focus on safety and reliability

Required skills

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Preventative and reactive maintenance

What we offer

• $52 per hour plus overtime
• Additional employee benefits
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• A stable position within an established food manufacturing facility and a supportive maintenance team