Workforce Extensions Geelong is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established Australian food manufacturer, seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter/Fitter & Turner to join their maintenance team in Braybrook.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with a business that values safety, reliability and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a stable role where you'll be part of a skilled maintenance team supporting a modern manufacturing operation, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Working across a busy manufacturing facility, you'll be responsible for maintaining the reliability and performance of production equipment through preventative maintenance, breakdown response and ongoing improvement initiatives.
You'll enjoy a varied role working across processing and packaging equipment while supporting production to minimise downtime and maximise plant efficiency.
The Position
Permanent full-time opportunity
Braybrook location
4 weeks on day shift followed by 1 week on afternoon shift
25% afternoon shift loading
Competitive hourly rate between $50-$56 per hour, depending on experience and classification
Overtime opportunities available
Supportive and experienced maintenance team
Reliable employer with long-term career opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Carry out preventative maintenance across manufacturing equipment
Attend breakdowns and perform mechanical fault finding
Repair and overhaul pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings and rotating equipment
Install and commission mechanical equipment when required




Complete planned maintenance and shutdown work
Assist with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects
Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment reliability
Maintain high standards of workplace safety and food safety compliance
About You
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner
Strong mechanical fault-finding ability
Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Experience maintaining conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and production equipment
Ability to read engineering drawings
Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team
Experience within any of the following industries will be highly regarded:
Food manufacturing
FMCG
Beverage manufacturing
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Packaging
Automated production environments
Additional licences such as Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights or Confined Space would also be advantageous but are not essential.
Why Apply?
This is more than just another maintenance role.
You'll be joining an established Australian manufacturer offering genuine long-term stability, modern facilities and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced maintenance team committed to continuous improvement.
If you're looking for a business where your skills will be valued and you can build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.
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