As Maintenance Fitter with DON you'll maintain, repair & improve equipment. And gain industry leading development & career progression opportunities 22nd September, 2026

About Us

GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI and Jasol. DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork. The Role

We currently have a full-time opportunity in our Maintenance team for a Fitter on day shift This role is a permanent full-time opportunity, on a roster of Mon - Fri 6:00am - 2:30pm. Purpose of the Role

Diagnose and resolve equipment breakdowns efficiently, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity in a safe manner Collaborate with other maintenance and production team members to communicate equipment status, particularly during shift changes. Maintain safety and compliance standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency. Working with the Maintenance Manager and Supervisors to conduct root cause analysis on failures and ensuring follow up on identified actions. Maintaining all registers, logs and systems to track repairs, notifications and work activities. Develop & maintain a close and collaborative working relationships across the Maintenance, Production, Planning and Engineering teams. 22nd September, 2026

About Us





GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI and Jasol. DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork. The Role

We currently have a full-time opportunity in our Maintenance team for a Fitter on day shift This role is a permanent full-time opportunity, on a roster of Mon - Fri 6:00am - 2:30pm. Purpose of the Role

Diagnose and resolve equipment breakdowns efficiently, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity in a safe manner Collaborate with other maintenance and production team members to communicate equipment status, particularly during shift changes. Maintain safety and compliance standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency. Working with the Maintenance Manager and Supervisors to conduct root cause analysis on failures and ensuring follow up on identified actions. Maintaining all registers,



logs and systems to track repairs, notifications and work activities. Develop & maintain a close and cooperative working relationships across the Maintenance, Production, Planning and Engineering teams. About You

Minimum Certificate 3 in Engineering - Mechanical Trade A safety mindset with a strong commitment to ensuring a safe work environment for yourself and others. Can work and communicate well in a team environment Sound understanding of reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance systems and techniques Sound knowledge of high-speed packaging equipment, bearings, seals, shaft repair, conveying systems, etc. Sound analytical and problem-solving skills Great organisational and time management skills Able to work independently, with minimal supervision To be considered for this role, you must have full work rights in Australia as well as the relevant trade qualifications. Why join us

Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the good’. When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community. We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others): Community partnerships and initiatives, inc. 2 volunteer days per year Discounted products Training and development programs Various recognition programs and rewards Health and wellness initiatives At DON, take great pride in our skills, techniques and brands, wh

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