Maintenance Fitter - Food Manufacturing

South-East Melbourne | Day Shift | Overtime Available

A growing food manufacturing business in Melbourne’s South-East is expanding following new contract wins and is looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter / Maintenance Technician to join their team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and wants to be part of a growing business.

What’s on Offer

- Day shift with flexible start times
- Starting rate based on skills and experience
- Overtime available, including weekend preventative maintenance paid at overtime rates
- Growing business with new contracts and increased production
- Opportunity to develop and grow with the business
- Stable, hands-on maintenance position

About the Role
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the reliability and ongoing operation of the site’s plant and equipment.

The role will involve:

- Planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
- Mechanical fault finding and breakdown repairs
- Supporting production to minimise downtime
- General maintenance and repairs across plant and equipment
- Assisting with continuous improvement and equipment reliability




- Working with contractors and external service providers when required
- Ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently

What We’re Looking For

- Mechanical Trade Qualification – Maintenance Fitter, Fitter & Turner or equivalent
- Previous experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar industrial environment
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills
- Experience with preventative and breakdown maintenance
- Good communication skills
- A strong team player who works well with Production and other departments
- Reliable, proactive and hands-on approach
- TIG welding, fabrication or basic PLC fault-finding experience would be advantageous

The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to join a growing food manufacturing business at an exciting time, with new contracts creating increased production and future opportunities.

If you’re a skilled Maintenance Fitter or Technician looking for a stable day shift role with overtime and the chance to grow with a business, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

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