We are currently recruiting multiple Permanent Full time Mechanical Fitters to join the maintenance team of a leading food manufacturer based in Toowoomba.

With several shifts available, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent role with excellent pay, shift allowances and long-term career development.

You will be responsible for ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Available Shifts

- Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm
- Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
- Night Shift: 10:00pm - 6:00am

The Role

We are currently recruiting multiple Permanent Full-Time Mechanical Fitters to join the maintenance team of a leading food manufacturer based in Toowoomba.

With several shifts available, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent role with excellent pay, shift allowances and long-term career development.

You will be responsible for ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Available Shifts

- Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm
- Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
- Night Shift: 10:00pm - 6:00am

Key Responsibilities

- Perform preventative, predictive and breakdown maintenance on manufacturing and processing equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
- Repair, service, and overhaul pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, motors, valves, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.




- Complete scheduled maintenance activities in line with maintenance plans and site requirements.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning of new machinery.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
- Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to achieve operational targets.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders through the site's maintenance management system.
- Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with workplace health and safety policies and food manufacturing standards.

The Candidate

- Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter (Certificate III Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent) or currently seeking an apprenticeship opportunity to commence a career in Mechanical Fitting.
- Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, processing, packaging, or industrial manufacturing environments.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting capability.
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, and rotating equipment.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

What's On Offer

- Permanent full-time employment.
- Competitive hourly rates plus shift penalties.
- Regular overtime opportunities.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Stable employment with a growing and reputable manufacturer.
- Supportive team culture and modern maintenance environment.

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