Falcones is seeking a motivated Maintenance Fitter Apprentice to join our maintenance team at our bakery in Minto.
This opportunity is suitable for applicants at any apprenticeship level, including school leavers, first-year apprentices and apprentices wishing to continue or complete their trade qualification.
The successful applicant will receive practical experience maintaining bakery production equipment while completing a recognised trade qualification.
About the Role
Working with experienced maintenance personnel, you will assist with the servicing, maintenance and repair of bakery production machinery and equipment.
The main objective of the role is to support safe and reliable production by helping minimise machinery breakdowns and production downtime.
Your duties will include:
- Assisting with preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
- Supporting fault finding and repairs on bakery machinery
- Assisting with mechanical breakdowns
- Inspecting machinery, guards, belts, bearings, chains and motors
- Lubricating and adjusting production equipment
- Assisting with machinery installations and upgrades
- Completing maintenance records and job documentation
- Maintaining tools, equipment and workshop areas
- Following lockout and isolation procedures
- Complying with workplace health and safety requirements
- Following food safety, hygiene and GMP requirements
- Working around mixers, ovens, conveyors, proofers, slicers, packaging equipment and other bakery machinery
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine interest in mechanical fitting and industrial maintenance
- Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn
- Has a practical and hands-on approach
- Can follow instructions and work safely
- Has good problem-solving skills
- Is comfortable working in a busy food manufacturing setting
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Is willing to attend TAFE and complete all apprenticeship requirements
- Understands the importance of food safety, cleanliness and machinery safety
Previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, mechanical work, engineering or food production would be beneficial but is not essential.