Maintenance Fitter - Food Manufacturing

About the role

A leading food manufacturer in Melton South is looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter with strong mechanical fault-finding skills to maintain high-speed production machinery and support a busy manufacturing operation. The role works closely with production teams to keep equipment reliable, minimise downtime and help meet production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance across production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective repairs.
• Maintain ovens, mixers, conveyors and automated packaging equipment.
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with production teams to minimise interruptions.
• Maintain high standards of workplace safety, hygiene and food safety.

Required profile

• A recognised Mechanical Fitter trade qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in food, beverage, FMCG or high-speed manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining conveyors, automated equipment and production machinery.
• Proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards.

What we offer

• Pay of $108,000 to $119,500 per year plus superannuation.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Rotating day and afternoon shifts each week: day shift 5:30am to 2:00pm, afternoon shift 3:00pm to 11:30pm.
• An established food manufacturing operation with a hands-on role involving varied mechanical maintenance challenges.