Full-Time | 38 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Occasional Saturday & Overtime Opportunities Available
$50 - $55 per hour + Superannuation + Overtime
Bibra Lake, WA | Food Manufacturing
Immediate Start Available
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team at our Bibra Lake food manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this hands-on role is responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of food production equipment used in the manufacture of crumbed chicken and other food products, as well as supporting the maintenance of company assets, buildings and facilities.
Equipment includes conveyors, fryers, packaging equipment and other food production machinery. A strong commitment to safety, food safety and quality standards is essential.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys fault finding, preventative maintenance and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of all company equipment, buildings and facilities.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of preventative maintenance programs.
- Perform regular machinery inspections to identify faults and potential issues.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults to minimise equipment downtime.
- Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Manage stock control of parts and equipment.
- Build strong working relationships across production and other teams.
- Lead by example and actively promote OHS&E; practices at all times.
About You:
You will have recent experience working in a maintenance role within a food manufacturing or similar production environment.
Experience within food processing or another FMCG manufacturing environment will be highly regarded.
Skills & Experience:
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Fitting & Turning or a related mechanical trade is highly regarded. Applicants with demonstrated maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment will also be considered
- Experience performing planned preventative and reactive maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience maintaining production machinery, conveyors, processing equipment and automated plant.
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements.
- Experience planning and recording preventative maintenance activities.
- Sound understanding of manufacturing operations.
- Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental practices.
- Physically fit and capable of performing the inherent requirements of the role.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Robust communication, organisational and time-management skills.
- Reliable, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
- Stable full-time position with an established WA food manufacturer
- Monday to Friday roster with overtime opportunities available
- Supportive and down-to-earth team environment
- Variety of work across multiple production lines and manufacturing equipment
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing Australian-owned business
How to Apply
If you believe this role is right for you, please apply via SEEK with:
- Your CV, and
- A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.