Hakka Foods is one of Australia's leading manufacturers of Asian food products, supplying trusted brands to major retailers, foodservice providers, and distributors nationwide.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experiencedMechanical Fitterto join our Maintenance team.
This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and improving production equipment across our manufacturing operations to maximise plant reliability, safety and efficiency.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to theFacilities & Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for but not limited to:
Performpreventative and breakdown maintenanceon production equipment
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults tominimise downtime
Assemble, install, test and maintainmachinery, equipment and components
Modify machine parts and equipment as required
Conduct inspections to identify wear, defects and potential hazards
Work with pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Complete maintenance records accurately and on time through maintenance systems
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability
Ensure all work is completed in accordance withHACCP, GMP and WHS requirements
Maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment
Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to achieve operational targets
Qualifications




To be successful in this role, you will have:
Trade qualifications as aFitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter or equivalent
Minimum3 years' experiencein a maintenance or mechanical fitting role
Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability
Experience with preventative maintenance programs
Knowledge of pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics and hydraulics
Basic welding skills (TIG and MIG preferred)
Machining experience using lathes and milling machines highly regarded
FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or processing industry experience advantageous
Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Positive communication skills and attention to detail
Stable, growing Australian FMCG manufacturer
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of food manufacturing equipment
Supportive team environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Generous staff discount across all product ranges
Access to our EAP for confidential counselling and support
Tired of the same repetitive maintenance work?
Join Hakka Foods and work on a diverse range of food processing and packaging equipment in a stable FMCG environment where your skills are valued, your ideas make a difference, and genuine career growth opportunities exist.
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📌 Mechanical Tradesperson (Sydney)
🏢 Hakka
📍 Sydney