At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance, troubleshoot machinery, and ensure smooth production operations.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing company prioritising safety and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment focused on equipment reliability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role within a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years maintenance experience and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter with strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to preventative maintenance?
Elite Staffing Solutions is seeking a skilled
Maintenance Fitter AM & Afternoon Shift on behalf of our client, based in Clayton South.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional to join a manufacturing environment where equipment reliability, workplace safety, and continuous improvement are key priorities.
If you enjoy troubleshooting machinery, preventing equipment breakdowns, and working closely with production teams to keep operations running smoothly, we want to hear from you!
About the Role Reporting to the Reliability & Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, and troubleshooting machinery to support safe, efficient, and continuous production.
Working closely with production and maintenance teams, you will play an important role in minimising downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring maintenance activities meet safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventative and planned maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs to minimise production downtime.
- Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
- Complete and update maintenance work orders using MEX CMMS or an equivalent maintenance management system.
- Identify, report, and communicate unresolved equipment issues to the relevant maintenance personnel.
- Work collaboratively with production supervisors, team leaders, and operators to prioritise maintenance requirements.
- Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Follow all workplace health and safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, and quality standards.
- Communicate maintenance updates effectively to ensure a smooth handover between shifts.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have
- 3-5 years of relevant maintenance experience, ideally within the FMCG, food, dairy, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and equipment reliability.
- Experience applying TPM principles within a production environment.
- Hands-on experience using MEX CMMS or an equivalent maintenance management system.
- The ability to work independently, take initiative, and make sound decisions when resolving equipment issues.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside production personnel.
- A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Minimum Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
- Certificate IV in Engineering – Mechanical Trade is highly regarded.
Why Apply?
- Permanent, full-time employment opportunity.
- Work within a manufacturing environment focused on equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to apply your technical expertise and contribute to operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with experienced maintenance and production teams.
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Maintenance Fitter in Melbourne employer: Elite Staffing Solutions
Elite Staffing Solutions is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, perfect for those looking to advance their careers in recruitment. With a focus on building strong client relationships and delivering results, employees are encouraged to take ownership of their portfolios and make a genuine impact while being recognised and rewarded for their contributions. Located in NSW, this role offers the unique advantage of working alongside a talented team dedicated to professional growth and development as the company continues to expand.
