The Business
Patties Foods is one of Australia's most recognised food manufacturers, built on a proud local heritage and driven by our values of Courage, Trust, Integrity and Ownership.As part of the Patties Food Group, our Salisbury South facility (formerly Australian Whole Foods) has been producing premium quiches, pies and ready meals for the FMCG industry since ****.
To continue delivering quality products to Australian households, we are looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our team.
The Role
Reporting to the Reliability Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving plant equipment to support safe, efficient and reliable production.
This hands-on role involves both breakdown response and preventative maintenance across a range of manufacturing equipment.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to;
Perform maintenance, repairs and installations on industrial manufacturing equipment
Diagnose and resolve faults on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
Conduct preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise downtime
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance
Complete fabrication, repair work and maintenance documentation
Use maintenance management software and computer systems effectively
Ensure equipment reliability to meet production targets
About the Person
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and hands-on Maintenance Fitter with a strong focus on safety,
reliability and continuous improvement.
You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy solving technical problems, and take pride in keeping equipment running at peak performance.
Certificate III in a Mechanical Trade
Valid South Australian Driver's Licence
Proven maintenance experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments
Robust fault-finding and problem-solving skills
TIG and Arc welding knowledge
Good computer literacy and attention to detail
Flexibility to work shifts
Why Join Us?
As part of Patties Food Group, you'll enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:
Salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supportive parental leave benefits
Employee engagement and social activities
If you're a motivated Maintenance Fitter looking to join a successful Australian food manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and cover letter.Patties Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies without a valid written agreement.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted will become the property of Patties Foods, and no fees will be payable.
Additional information
Competitive remuneration and excellent employee benefits
Join a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development
Enjoy great employee benefits, including salary packaging, EAP and leave