Maintenance Fitter – Food Manufacturing

Preston, Melbourne | Day Shift | $50–$58/hr Depending on Experience

A growing food manufacturing business in Preston is looking for a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join its engineering team. With significant investment and expansion planned, this is a outstanding chance to secure a long-term role with a business focused on improving its maintenance function. We’re looking for a systems-oriented fitter with a food, FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing background, strong GMP knowledge and experience using maintenance systems such as SAP or MEX.

The Role
Preventative and breakdown maintenance across production and packaging equipment
Mechanical fault finding, repairs and troubleshooting
Scheduled preventative maintenance, including Saturday opportunities
Supporting plant reliability and continuous improvement
Recording maintenance activities using SAP, MEX or similar CMMS
Maintaining high GMP, food safety and WHS standards

About You




Trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter
Strong mechanical breakdown and preventative maintenance experience
Background in food, FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Good understanding of GMP practices
Experience with SAP, MEX or similar maintenance systems
Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and organisational skills
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience advantageous
Proactive, reliable and safety-focused

What's on Offer?
$50–$58/hr, depending on experience
Day shift only
Permanent full time position
Saturday preventative maintenance opportunities
Growing business with significant expansion plans
Long-term career development opportunities

If you're a Maintenance Fitter with manufacturing experience and strong mechanical and systems skills, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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