Maintenance Fitter – South Nowra, NSWFull-Time Permanent Opportunity | Food Manufacturing | Up to $40/hr base rate + shift loading + Super

Hays are currently partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business in South Nowra to recruit an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified fitter who enjoys a hands-on role, working across preventative maintenance, breakdown response, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced production environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will join a close-knit maintenance team consisting of Maintenance Fitters and a Maintenance Manager who oversees day-to-day operations.

Working across rotating shifts, you'll play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently while supporting the installation and commissioning of a new manufacturing line.

Hours

Full-time permanent position 37.5 hours per week

Rotating shifts: 6:00am - 2:00pm 11:00am - 7:00pm

Flexibility to work both shifts is essential, although afternoon-focused arrangements may be considered following successful training.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance on manufacturing equipment
- Respond to machinery breakdowns, faults, jams and equipment failures




- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems to minimise downtime
- Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and improvement projects
- Support the commissioning of a new gummies production line
- Ensure machinery and components meet Australian safety standards
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Promote and follow all workplace safety, GMP and food safety procedures

About You

- Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Fitter
- Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment
- Strong fault-finding and breakdown maintenance capability
- Experience with preventative maintenance programmes
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement

Highly Desirable

- Food manufacturing experience
- Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Exposure to food safety and quality systems
- Experience working with automated production equipment
- Experience commissioning or installing recent machinery

What's on Offer?

- Permanent full-time employment
- Competitive hourly rate up to $40 per hour + superannuation
- Stable Monday to Friday roster
- Opportunity to work on new production line installations
- Supportive engineering team and leadership
- Long-term career growth with a successful manufacturing business

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📌 Maintenance Fitter (South Nowra)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 South Nowra