Maintenance Fitter – South Nowra, NSWFull-Time Permanent Opportunity | Food Manufacturing | Up to $40/hr base rate + shift loading + Super
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Hays are currently partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business in South Nowra to recruit an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their Engineering team.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified fitter who enjoys a hands-on role, working across preventative maintenance, breakdown response, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced production environment.
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About the Role
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Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will join a close-knit maintenance team consisting of Maintenance Fitters and a Maintenance Manager who oversees day-to-day operations.
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Working across rotating shifts, you'll play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently while supporting the installation and commissioning of a new manufacturing line.
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Hours
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Full-time permanent position 37.5 hours per week
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Rotating shifts: 6:00am - 2:00pm 11:00am - 7:00pm
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Flexibility to work both shifts is essential, although afternoon-focused arrangements may be considered following successful training.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance on manufacturing equipment
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- Respond to machinery breakdowns, faults, jams and equipment failures
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- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems to minimise downtime
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- Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and improvement projects
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- Support the commissioning of a new gummies production line
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- Ensure machinery and components meet Australian safety standards
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- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
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- Promote and follow all workplace safety, GMP and food safety procedures
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About You
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- Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Fitter
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- Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment
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- Strong fault-finding and breakdown maintenance capability
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- Experience with preventative maintenance programmes
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- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
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Highly Desirable
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- Food manufacturing experience
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- Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
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- Exposure to food safety and quality systems
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- Experience working with automated production equipment
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- Experience commissioning or installing new machinery
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What's on Offer?
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- Permanent full-time employment
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- Competitive hourly rate up to $40 per hour + superannuation
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- Stable Monday to Friday roster
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- Opportunity to work on current production line installations
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- Supportive engineering team and leadership
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- Long-term career growth with a successful manufacturing business
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