Are you a highly motivated individual wanting to join a fast-paced environment? Join our team as a Maintenance Fitter, located are our packing facility in Penfield, SA.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will play a pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation and optimal performance of all equipment within the processing facility. The role involves executing the site's preventative maintenance programs and promptly addressing breakdowns, leveraging your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to swiftly diagnose and resolve issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
You will ideally have experience gained in an FMCG environment.
Your hours of work will be
Monday - Friday day shift 3pm -11pm
. (Please note that for the first two weeks you must be available to work 7am to 3pm for induction purposes).
You will be required to undertake some weekend work from time to time.
Key Responsibilities
You will perform routine maintenance, repairs, and servicing of all equipment to ensure smooth production operations. In addition you will:
Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections in accordance with established schedules to minimise downtime
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to resolve issues efficiently
Assist in the installation, modification, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment
Ensure compliance with food safety standards, quality control, and industry regulations during all maintenance activities
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections,



and replacements, using MEX or similar systems
Perform welding, fabrication, and machining tasks as required (e.g., MIG, TIG, and Stick welding)
Monitor and maintain spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are readily available
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including the implementation of Lean practices
What we are looking for
Relevant trade qualifications
Prior experience in a food production environment is highly desirable.
Robust fabrication skills (MIG, TIG, and Stick welding)
Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics
Previous experience using MEX, or similar CMMS
Solid understanding of Lean principles
Capacity to work in strict compliance with WHS guidelines
Strong troubleshooting abilities with a proactive approach to teamwork
Extensive experience in fault-finding and rapid breakdown response
About Mitolo Family Farms
Since ****, we've been at the forefront of growing and packaging premium potatoes and onions, supplying Australia's leading supermarkets and produce markets. As a forward-thinking and dynamic company, we combine time-honoured farming traditions with cutting-edge technology, ensuring the highest standards of quality through continuous innovation and dedication. At Mitolo Family Farms, farming is in our blood, and every product is meticulously harvested, sorted, cleaned, and packed by our skilled team and state-of-the-art machinery to deliver the best to your table.
We are unwavering in our commitment to delivering exceptional quality produce every time

📌 Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) (Adelaide)
🏢 The Mitolo Group
📍 Adelaide