Maintenance Fitter

About the role

The Maintenance Fitter will join a small, close‑knit reliability team at the Lenah Valley site in Hobart, supporting a high‑volume dairy manufacturing operation. The role involves both electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks, project work and continuous improvement of automated equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support and breakdown rectification across the site.
• Assist in delivering minor works and capital‑expenditure (Capex) projects.
• Identify and support reliability improvement opportunities.
• Perform scheduled and ad‑hoc safety checks while maintaining high standards of safe work practices.
• Coach operators in basic problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Engineering or a mechanical trade.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance methods and ability to investigate problems, determine and implement root‑cause corrections.
• Commitment to safety and safe systems of work.
• Effective communication skills with a diverse workforce.

Required skills

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Operation and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Root‑cause analysis and continuous‑improvement techniques.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements and regular social catch‑ups.
• Access to mental and physical health programs via a wellbeing portal.
• Employee benefits including purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance.