Founded in ****, KENT WORLDWIDE is a family-owned US company built around specialty ingredients and consumer brands. Over the years, the business has become known around the world for our strength in manufacturing and marketing.
The KENT WORDWIDE Consumer Brand Business in APAC is a leading provider of a portfolio offering both Petcare solutions and Food & Beverage products.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated
Maintenance Technician
to join our manufacturing site in Dandenong.
This is a great opportunity for a trade-qualified fitter looking to further develop their maintenance career in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Working as part of a supportive maintenance team, you'll help maintain, repair, and improve production equipment while gaining exposure to contemporary manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
You'll play an important role in ensuring our equipment remains safe, reliable, and operating efficiently to support production outcomes.
What you'll be doing
Carrying out preventative and routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment
Assisting with breakdown diagnosis and repair activities to minimise downtime
Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades
Maintaining production, packing, conveying,
and palletising equipment
Completing maintenance records and assisting with spare parts management
Working closely with production teams to support efficient operations
Contributing ideas for equipment and process improvements
Following site safety procedures and ensuring all work is completed in accordance with WHS requirements
What you'll bring
Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or similar engineering trade
Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, food, beverage, packaging, or warehousing environment
TIG and/or MIG welding experience
Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Exposure to automated production, conveying, packing, or palletising equipment will be highly regarded
Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
Work in a supportive team environment that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Develop your technical skills across a diverse range of manufacturing equipment
Contribute to products used by households and pet owners across Australia and beyond
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