Job Description

Our client, a well-established food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their production team.

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This is a hands-on position responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, repairing and improving a wide range of food production machinery. You will play an important role in keeping equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably while minimising production downtime.

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Please note: This role involves working in a food manufacturing environment where you must be comfortable working around and handling pork products.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns
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- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues to reduce equipment downtime
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- Install, assemble, test and maintain production machinery and mechanical components
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- Repair, adjust and modify machinery and equipment when required
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- Inspect equipment and identify wear, faults, defects and potential safety issues
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- Maintain and repair pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
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- Accurately complete maintenance documentation and records
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- Support continuous improvement projects focused on equipment performance and reliability
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- Ensure maintenance activities comply with HACCP, GMP, WHS and food safety requirements
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- Maintain a clean, safe and organised maintenance and production environment
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- Work closely with production and maintenance teams to support daily operational requirements
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About You

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- A recognised trade qualification as a Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter or equivalent
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- At least 5 years' experience in mechanical fitting or maintenance
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- Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
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- Experience working with preventative maintenance programs
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- Sound knowledge of pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pneumatics and hydraulics
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- Basic welding capabilities, with TIG and MIG experience highly regarded
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- Experience operating lathes and milling machines is advantageous
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- Previous experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or processing will be highly regarded
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- A strong understanding of workplace safety, hygiene and quality requirements
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- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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- Excellent communication skills and robust attention to detail
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- Ability and willingness to work around and handle pork products in a food manufacturing environment
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What's on Offer

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- Join a stable and growing Australian food manufacturing business
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- Work with a diverse range of production and processing equipment
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- Supportive and collaborative team environment
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- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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- Staff discounts across a range of products
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- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and counselling
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📌 Maintenance Fitter - Food Manufacturing (New South Wales)
🏢 Excel Recruitment
📍 New South Wales