We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join a busy operation in Kinglake West, VIC, within the agriculture and food production industry. This is a hands-on role working in a fast-paced production environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining plant and equipment to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency. You'll work closely with the maintenance and production teams to minimise downtime and support continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
This role focuses on maintaining plant and equipment to ensure efficient production and minimise downtime.
Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment
Attend breakdowns, troubleshoot faults, and restore machinery quickly
Conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues
Maintain and repair conveyors, compressors, pumps, and processing equipment
Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated systems
Monitor spare parts inventory and support cost control
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
Ensure compliance with safety, HACCP, and quality standards
Competitive pay rate of $50 per hour + penalty rates
Stable role for 6 months with potential to extend
Consistent hours with approximately 38 hours per week
Opportunity to work with a wide range of plant and processing equipment




Supportive team environment focused on safety and improvement
Your Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified tradesperson with strong mechanical skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
Trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter
Experience in plant maintenance within production, agriculture, or food processing environments
Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
Ability to work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated systems
Physically fit and able to work flexible hours and weekends when required
Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
Willingness to undergo pre-employment medical assessment
Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work in a quick-paced environment
Choose Agri Labour Australia
Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.
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📌 Maintenance Fitter - Kinglake West, Vic (Melbourne)
🏢 Agri Labour Australia
📍 Melbourne