Maintenance Fitters - Day Shift in Dandenong

Every fridge tells a story. This one is ours — and it's getting bigger. Chobani Australia was formed in 2011 following the acquisition of Gippsland Dairy, alongside the Chobani brand. Guided by our belief that food can be a force for good — and our purpose, Good Food For All — we make Chobani and Gippsland Dairy yogurt in Dandenong South, focusing on food that's delicious, nutritious, natural and accessible.

We're building the next chapter of growth — investing in major site upgrades and new capability to meet demand and deliver on our aspiration: in every fridge, everywhere, every day. Chobani is a place for people who like pace and ownership. We keep standards high, back people to stretch, and hire for attitude — if you set goals, deliver, learn fast and keep raising the bar, you'll feel right at home here.

About the role: Due to continued growth at our Dandenong South site, Chobani are currently recruiting Day Shift Maintenance Fitters reporting to the Maintenance Manager. This role will play a key part in leading our Maintenance team and supporting operational excellence. Hours for the role are 6:00am – 6:00pm, with a shift pattern of 2 days on and 2 days off (working every second weekend), based on-site at our manufacturing facility at Dandenong South.

This shift‐based role is critical to ensuring plant reliability, maximising equipment uptime, and supporting production teams to consistently meet performance, safety, and quality targets. As a key member of the maintenance team, you'll be hands‐on with fault finding, repairs, preventative maintenance, and the commissioning of new and upgraded equipment, while also contributing to continuous improvement and capital projects in a fast‐paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to plant breakdowns and perform maintenance and repairs in a safe, efficient, and timely manner to minimise production downtime.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, inspections, upgrades, and modifications across high‐speed manufacturing equipment.
• Support plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives, including participation in major capital and process improvement projects.
• Assist with FAT witnessing, installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment and processes.
• Work closely with production teams to troubleshoot issues and support shift production targets.
• Coordinate and work alongside internal maintenance teams and external contractors to deliver maintenance and project outcomes.
• Train and support manufacturing personnel in the safe and correct operation of plant and equipment.

Skills & Experience:

• Trade qualification as a Fitter & Turner (First Class), with a Disconnect/Reconnect License (Class 2).
• 5–8 years' experience in maintenance and commissioning within a high‐speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Food & Beverage, Dairy, or Pharmaceutical manufacturing environments highly regarded.
• Strong fault‐finding and problem‐solving capability across mechanical plant and equipment.
• Sound knowledge of GMP, HACCP, quality and food safety standards, and industrial safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross‐functional teams and external suppliers.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, overtime, and on‐call/standby as required.

Our team have a flexible, can‐do attitude with a willingness to help others in the team and are empowered to be proactive, take initiative to solve problems and have a continuous improvement mindset. You'll discover plenty of chances to move up the career ladder with tons of room for future growth. Plus, you get to team up with a bunch of friendly and welcoming CHO-peeps in a company that genuinely values your skills and passion.

Note: You will have ongoing working rights in Australia, and you must make a direct application to be considered for the role. At Chobani, social responsibility is in our DNA and that means you will be joining an organisation that is constantly seeking to make a difference for the community, people, and planet. Chobani offers excellent work life balance, free parking and yoghurt whilst onsite, a wellbeing program and a great rewards and recognition program.