16th October, 2026 Maintenance Fitter – Food Manufacturing Melton South Permanent Full-Time $108,000–$119,500 + Super Join a leading food manufacturer in Melton South and secure a permanent role with an established production team. We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter with strong mechanical fault-finding skills to maintain high-speed production machinery and support a busy manufacturing operation. What's on Offer?
- $108,000–$119,500 per annum
- Permanent, full time employment
- Rotating day and afternoon shifts each week
- Established food manufacturing operation
- Hands-on role with varied mechanical maintenance challenges Shift Times
- Day Shift: 5:30am – 2:00pm
- Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm – 11:30pm
- Weekly rotation between shifts The Role Working closely with production teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimising downtime and ensuring production targets are achieved. Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out preventative and breakdown maintenance across production machinery.




- Diagnosing mechanical faults and implementing effective repairs.
- Maintaining ovens, mixers, conveyors and automated packaging equipment.
- Supporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Working collaboratively with production teams to minimise interruptions.
- Maintaining high standards of workplace safety, hygiene and food safety. About You You'll be a mechanically minded, hands-on tradesperson who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideally, you'll bring:
- A recognised Mechanical Fitter trade qualification or equivalent.
- Experience in food, beverage, FMCG or high-speed manufacturing.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Experience maintaining conveyors, automated equipment and production machinery.
- A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
- A strong commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards.

📌 Maintenance Fitter (Melbourne)
🏢 SYMMETRY HUMAN RESOURCES GROUP
📍 Melbourne