Job Description

Maintenance Fitters – Victoria & South Australia

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Thomas Foods International (TFI) is a proudly 100% Australian-owned and operated company, globally recognised for producing premium Australian lamb, beef and value-added co-products. With world-class processing facilities and a robust commitment to quality, innovation and customer service, we proudly supply customers in more than 80 countries.

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As part of our national recruitment campaign, we are seeking experienced Maintenance Fitters to join our maintenance teams across our processing facilities in New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria.

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Available Locations

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South Australia

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Lobethal – Adelaide Hills

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Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills.

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Roster: 4 days on / 4 days off

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Murray Bridge – Murraylands

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Opportunities available at our new Pallamana site.

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Roster: 7 days on / 7 days off

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Victoria

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Stawell – Gateway to the Grampians

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Located approximately 2.5 hours from Melbourne and close to the Grampians.

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Roster: Day shift

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New South Wales

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Bourke - Gateway to the outback

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Roster: Day shift 14 on 14 Off +10k Drive in Drive Out /or FIFO 25k

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What's on Offer

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- $110,000 – $117,000 salary + superannuation
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- 12% superannuation
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- 5 weeks annual leave per year
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- Lifestyle-friendly rosters
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- Opportunity to work within a growing global food business
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- Supportive, collaborative and values-driven team environment
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- Ongoing career development, training and upskilling opportunities
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- Secure, long-term employment with a leading Australian food manufacturer
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About the Role

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As a Maintenance Fitter, you will play a critical role in keeping our processing facilities operating safely, reliably and efficiently.

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Working as part of a collaborative maintenance team, your responsibilities will include:

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- Carrying out preventative, planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
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- Responding to plant and equipment breakdowns to minimise operational downtime.
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- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults across production equipment and essential services.
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- Maintaining conveyors, processing equipment, pumps, gearboxes, bearings and associated mechanical systems.
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- Supporting the maintenance of water supply, compressed air, refrigeration, boiler and other essential service systems.
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- Completing scheduled preventative maintenance in accordance with site maintenance programs.
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- Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
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- Assisting with maintenance stores, spare parts and stock management.
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- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reporting on maintenance activities.
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- Working closely with production teams to identify and resolve equipment issues.
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- Supporting a strong workplace health and safety culture.
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- Mentoring and sharing knowledge with apprentices and other maintenance team members where required.
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What You'll Bring

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- Strong experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance.
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- Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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- Experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, FMCG or another fast-paced GMP environment will be highly regarded.
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- Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
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- The ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and equipment issues.
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- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety, with a genuine "Safety First" mindset.
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
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- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
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- A proactive, reliable and team-focused approach to your work.
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Applicants must be legally entitled to work full-time in Australia.

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We welcome applications from:

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Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents

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New Zealand citizens with unrestricted work rights in Australia, including holders of an Australian or New Zealand passport

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Why Join Thomas Foods International?

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- Ongoing career progression opportunities
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- Continuous learning, training and upskilling
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- Access to employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
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- Secure, long-term employment with a leading Australian food manufacturer
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- The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career with a proudly Australian-owned business
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📌 Maintenance Fitter (Victoria)
🏢 Thomas Foods International
📍 Victoria