Job Description
Maintenance Fitter - Level 2
n Laverton, VIC | Full-Time
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Are you a qualified Maintenance Fitter looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Fitter to join our maintenance team based in Laverton. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a large food production facility, ensuring plant and equipment operate safely and efficiently while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
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About the Role
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Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency and safety of our production equipment across the Laverton site. Working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for both preventative and breakdown maintenance, ensuring production downtime is minimised and operational targets are achieved.
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Key Responsibilities
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Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
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Troubleshoot and repair mechanical breakdowns in a timely manner.
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Conduct safety inspections and equipment checks.
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Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
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Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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Read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and specifications.
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Complete maintenance records and schedules accurately.
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Work collaboratively with production teams, electricians, contractors and site management.
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Participate in the on-call breakdown roster as required.
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Maintain compliance with all WHS, food safety, quality and environmental standards.
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About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Mechanical Trade Qualification (Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter or equivalent).
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Previous experience within a manufacturing, food processing or production environment.
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Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
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Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workloads.
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Excellent communication skills and a team-focused approach.
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Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
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Forklift licence (advantageous).
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Welding experience (MMAW/GTAW preferred).
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What We Offer
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Full time permanent position.
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Secure employment with an established and growing business.
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Supportive team environment.
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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Exposure to a diverse range of industrial equipment and maintenance projects.
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Opportunity to make a genuine impact through continuous improvement initiatives.
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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at

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📌 Mechanical Fitter (South Australia)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 South Australia