Job Description
Rotating Roster | Day, Afternoon & Night Shifts
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Why Join?
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Competitive salary package
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Short Term Incentive Bonus
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Salary Sacrifice Options
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Injury/Illness Salary Continuance Scheme
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Opportunity to work in a modern manufacturing workplace
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Supportive and safety-focused team culture
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Our client, a leading food manufacturing operation in Rockhampton, is currently seeking experienced and motivated Maintenance Fitters to join their maintenance team. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day production requirements by ensuring the ongoing reliability, maintenance, and performance of plant equipment and processing facilities.
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About the Role
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As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for preventative and breakdown maintenance across production equipment and machinery to maximise equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
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This is a hands‐on role suited to someone with strong troubleshooting ability, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
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Key Responsibilities
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Perform preventative and breakdown mechanical maintenance
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Conduct equipment failure and root cause analysis
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Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues
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Complete TIG, MIG, and Stick welding tasks
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Perform Lockout/Tagout procedures
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Recommend equipment upgrades and repairs
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Support plant production requirements and maintenance activities
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Adhere to strict OHS and Food Safety standards
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Participate in safety initiatives and inspections
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Promote safe work practices and compliance with site procedures
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About You
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Cert III in Engineering (Mechanical) or Fitter qualification (dual trade highly regarded)
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Experience in maintenance and repairs within a fast‐paced manufacturing environment
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents
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Strong diagnostic and problem‐solving skills
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Experience using CMMS or maintenance planning systems
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Ability to work safely both autonomously and within a team environment
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Experience in food manufacturing environments
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Continuous improvement experience
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Pneumatic, hydraulic, and food processing machinery knowledge
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Welding experience with stainless steel
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Working Safely at Heights qualification
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Standard Boiler Ticket
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This role operates on a rotating roster across weekdays and weekends, including:
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Morning Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm
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Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
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Night Shift: 10:00pm - 6:00am
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Additional shift allowances apply:
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Afternoon Shift Allowance: $16,000
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Weekend rosters may involve ***** hour shifts across Friday to Monday.
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📌 Maintenance Fitter (Rockhampton)
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📍 Rockhampton