Maintenance Fitter - Food Manufacturing

About the role

Primo Foods is looking for skilled Maintenance Fitters to join its onsite teams in Chullora (Sydney) or Wacol (Brisbane). The role gives exposure to several areas of maintenance and contributes to the safe and reliable operation of a food production facility. Day or afternoon shifts are available, and the team is supported by a dedicated trade training centre.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment
• Carry out activities for production startups and shutdowns
• Conduct root cause analysis with automation technicians and engineers
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and general mechanical tasks
• Collaborate with planners and automation technicians to keep lines efficient and productive

Required profile

• New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) Level 4 (Fitting & Machining or General Engineering)
• Willingness to relocate to Chullora or Wacol
• Food manufacturing or industrial industry experience preferred

Required skills

• Technical expertise on process and packaging equipment and pneumatic systems
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

What we offer

• Stable full-time employment with overtime opportunities
• Relocation support and assistance
• Career progression at Primo and JBS
• Novated car leasing options and free onsite parking
• Free onsite physiotherapy and chiropractic services
• Discounts at the factory or deli shop, health insurance and retail partner discounts