Job Description
Bakery Maintenance Technician/Fitter | ***** hrs/wk | ~$98,*******,680 pro-rata
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About Us
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We're a family-owned Australian food manufacturer operating in Thomastown for over 80 years. We run high-volume production lines supplying major retailers across Australia and overseas.
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Our site relies on a wide mix of processing, oven, and packaging equipment to keep running. We offer a stable workplace and a solid team where you can just get on with the job and have your skills respected.
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About the Role
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We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to keep our machinery running smoothly and reliably.
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This is a real part-time role ****** hours per week). Above all, we're focused on finding the right person for our team - so when it comes to rostered days, start times, and hourly rate, we are flexible and open to negotiating the right package for the right trade experience.
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This role suits a trade-qualified fitter looking for better balance, someone scaling back toward retirement, or a tradesperson who wants steady, good-paying work alongside other commitments.
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Machine breakdowns happen, so we need someone flexible enough to jump on urgent repairs during work days, along with the occasional after-hours callout (paid at overtime rates). In return, you get real input into your hours, control over the preventative maintenance program, and a team that backs you up.
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Who this suits:
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An experienced Fitter looking for reliable part-time hours without leaving the tools.
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Someone who wants to set up proper preventative maintenance rather than just reacting to breakdowns.
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Hours & Roster
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Reporting to the Operations Manager, days and start/finish times are flexible, (e.g., 4 longer days or 5 shorter shifts). If you're looking for a slightly different setup, let us know, we're open to alternative arrangements for the right person.
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Key Responsibilities
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Maintenance & Breakdown Repairs:



Carry out fault-finding, mechanical repairs, and routine servicing across mixing, oven, conveyor, and packaging lines.
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Preventative Maintenance: Run and improve our preventative maintenance schedule and manage critical spare parts stock to keep downtime low.
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Food Safety & Hygiene: Follow standard food-grade maintenance practices (food-safe lubricants, hygiene, and contamination controls).
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Production Support: Work alongside production operators to troubleshoot line issues and fix recurring mechanical problems.
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Contractors & Records: Keep basic maintenance records and supervise external service technicians when specialized work is required.
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Workshop Upkeep: Keep the maintenance area organised and safe.
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Skills & Experience
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Trade Qualification: Fitter & Turner / Mechanical Fitter (or extensive practical maintenance experience in bakery or food manufacturing plants).
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Equipment Knowledge: Solid background with conveyors, drives, pneumatics, ovens, and packaging machinery.
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Diagnostic Skills: Methodical approach to mechanical fault-finding.
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Handy Extras: Basic electrical troubleshooting (PLC experience or a restricted electrical licence is a plus),
welding/fabrication
skills, forklift licence advantageous.
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Work Ethic: Reliable, self-directed, and straightforward with communication - if plans change or a machine needs attention, you speak up early.
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Awareness of food safety principles (HACCP) or willingness to learn
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Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
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Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
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What We Offer
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Flexible Schedule: ***** hours per week structured around your availability.
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Positive Pay: $*****/hr + Super, based on skills and experience (approx. $98,*******,680 p.a. pro rata, depending on hours worked)
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Job Security: An established, long-running business with steady work year-round.
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Autonomy: Trust and backing to manage plant maintenance the right way.
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📌 Bakery Maintenance Technician/Fitter | 25-30 Hrs/Wk | ~$98,800-$108,680 Pro-Rata (Melbourne)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Melbourne