Lesaffre Group is a key global player in yeast and fermentation. Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for baking, flavouring, healthcare and biotechnology. The Lesaffre Group is built around solid fundamentals backed by 160 years of experience.Lesaffre Australia Pacific, established in 1993, is a subsidiary of Lesaffre Group.
At Lesaffre Australia Pacific, we have a strong commitment to customer service, technical support and quality products.
We are now seeking an experienced MaintenanceFitter for our Maintenance team in Dandenong South.
Job tasks and responsibilities
- To carry out preventive and reactive maintenance of, or repairs to, plant and buildings as required.
- To have active involvement with the implementation, understanding and maintenance of all quality and food safety policies and procedures relating to the maintenance function as identified in the Company's Quality and Food Safety Policy and Procedures Manuals.
- Active involvement in workplace Health and Safety with particular regard to Confined Space Entry, Lock-out Procedures and Working at Heights.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude required to ensure adequate care and skill is applied to the repair and maintenance of all plant items.
- Be available for afterhours plant maintenance via participation in Call-out Roster.
- Proven Maintenance Fitter experience in a FMCG,
GMP and HACCP workplace would be highly regarded.
Skills and experience
- Qualified Fitter and Turner with proven experience in:
- Packing lines.
- Pumps, motors and gearboxes.
- Tanks and Vessels.
- Knowledge of HACCP
- General machining – lathe and mill
- TIG welding
- Knowledge of LEAN principles
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights
- Able to work with a team
- Approaches others in a tactful and professional manner.
- Flexibility in hours to be able to work overtime, including weekends.
- Ability to participate in a Call Out Roster.
- Be pro-active and use initiative without direction from Management or others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
- Have a positive attitude.
- Confine Space ticketed
- CMMS experience
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- Possession of a forklift driving license
Why Join us?
- Company paid Life and TPD Insurance
- Join a Global FMCG business
- Available Overtime
- Collaborative, inclusive and innovative and stimulating environment
- Projects where your footprint will be visible
- A committed, dynamic team that is close to the field
Please attach your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience