Maintenance Fitter – Rotating Day & Night Shift
Are you a
Trade Qualified Maintenance Fitter
with experience maintaining production machinery within a manufacturing environment?
Our client is seeking an experienced
Maintenance Fitter
to join their maintenance team in a
permanent full-time position
on a
fortnightly rotating roster
.
Previous food manufacturing experience is not essential.
However, applicants must have previous experience maintaining production machinery within a manufacturing environment.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
Permanent full-time employment with our client
Fixed base hourly rate across both day and night shifts
Weekend penalty rates apply
Stable long-term career opportunity
Modern manufacturing environment
Supportive maintenance team
Ongoing training and development
Immediate start available
Key Responsibilities
Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on production machinery and equipment
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimize downtime
Perform routine inspections and planned maintenance
Maintain and repair conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, motors, chains, belts and associated production equipment
Carry out equipment installations, repairs and mechanical upgrades
Complete maintenance documentation accurately
Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability




Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with Workplace Health & Safety requirements
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
Trade Qualified Maintenance Fitter – Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or an equivalent Australian recognized mechanical trade qualification (Essential)
Previous experience as a Maintenance Fitter within a manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Experience carrying out preventative and breakdown maintenance on production machinery
Experience working with conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, motors, chains, belts and pneumatic systems
Welding and fabrication experience will be highly regarded
Strong understanding of Workplace Health & Safety
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Roster
This position operates on a
fortnightly rotating 12-hour roster
:
Remuneration & Advantages
Permanent full-time employment
Fixed base hourly rate
(no separate day or night rates)
Saturday:
Time and a Half (1.5x)
Sunday:
Double Time (2x)
Superannuation
Ongoing training and development
Stable long-term career opportunity
If you're a
Trade Qualified Maintenance Fitter
looking for a long-term opportunity within a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Maintenance Fitter (Melbourne)
🏢 Chandler Recruitment
📍 Melbourne