Preston, Australia | Posted on 13/09/2023
We are a leading Australian Food Manufacturing facility in the Northern suburbs seeking a MaintenanceFitter to service and maintain onsite food equipment and machinery. The applicant must be reliable witha strong work ethic.
About the Role
As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be part of the Maintenance Team. The Maintenance Team providessupport to the Maintenance Operations Manager and Production team by providing quality and efficientmaintenance services during planned maintenance, breakdowns, and the installation of current plant andequipment.
You will work 7 hours and 36 minutes per day, and your hours of work will range between 5 AM and 5 PM.
Start Up and Shut Down of plant equipment
Forklift ticket, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge an advantage but not necessary
Equipment Training coaching and support to Engineering team members
Previous experience within the food manufacturing industry an advantage
Complete regular machine service and repairs on bakery equipment as part of a plannedmaintenance schedule.
Carry out all work safely in accordance with company OHS requirements, adhere to GMP andHACCP guidelines
Proven self-motivation and ability to work well in a team or autonomous




Check operator daily pre-op forms daily and carry out rectification works required
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance checks on plant and equipment
Respond to breakdowns immediately
Find and fix faults
Determine plant & equipment's condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests andidentifying worn and damaged parts
Repair and maintain hydraulic systems
Requirements
You will have the following skills and experience:
Qualified fitter - Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering
3 years + experience in a similar role and industry
Experienced in pneumatic, hydraulics, and MIG welding
Stainless welding experience would be highly regarded but not essential
Experience with high-speed production machines desirable
Complete preventative maintenance tasks and report on the condition of plant equipment
A willingness to work in all areas/types of maintenance is a necessity
Strong experience in problem solving, fault-finding, and diagnosing
Ability to work in a team environment
Must be able to work unsupervised
A sound understanding of safe work practices
Understanding of GMP and Food Safety
Reliability and commitment to shifts
Availability to work weekends and shift work - days and nights
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