Job Description

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.

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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 contemporary manufacturing operation, we'd love to hear from you.

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About the Role

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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.

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You'll enjoy a varied role working across processing and packaging equipment while supporting production to minimise downtime and maximise plant efficiency.

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The Position

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- Permanent full-time opportunity
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- Braybrook location
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- 4 weeks on day shift followed by 1 week on afternoon shift
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- 25% afternoon shift loading
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- Competitive hourly rate between $50-$56 per hour, depending on experience and classification
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- Overtime opportunities available
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- Supportive and experienced maintenance team
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- Stable employer with long-term career opportunities
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Key Responsibilities

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- Carry out preventative maintenance across manufacturing equipment
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- Attend breakdowns and perform mechanical fault finding
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- Repair and overhaul pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings and rotating equipment
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- Install and commission mechanical equipment when required
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- Complete planned maintenance and shutdown work
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- Assist with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects
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- Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment reliability
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- Maintain high standards of workplace safety and food safety compliance
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About You

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To be successful, you'll ideally have:

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- Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner
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- Strong mechanical fault-finding ability
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- Experience working within a manufacturing environment
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- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
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- Experience maintaining conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and production equipment
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- Ability to read engineering drawings
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- Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS)
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- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team
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Experience within any of the following industries will be highly regarded:

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- Food manufacturing
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- FMCG
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- Beverage manufacturing
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- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
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- Packaging
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- Automated production environments
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- Additional licences such as Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights or Confined Space would also be advantageous but are not essential.
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Why Apply?

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This is more than just another maintenance role.

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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.

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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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📌 Maintenance Fitter (Victoria)
🏢 Workforce Extensions
📍 Victoria