At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our production lines running smoothly with hands-on maintenance and repairs.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing facility known for quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Work onsite in Melbourne's Western Suburbs; own vehicle preferred due to transport access.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced setting while honing your mechanical skills.
- Qualifications: Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with experience in manufacturing or FMCG.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
We are a leading manufacturing facility, that partners with well-known brands to deliver high quality products in a fast paced environment.
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanical Fitter to support the reliability and performance of our production lines.
This hands‐on role operates within a dynamic manufacturing setting, offering the opportunity to work both autonomously and collaboratively with cross‐functional teams while contributing to continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and production lines
- Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment
- Repair and replace machine components including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and packaging equipment
- Diagnose mechanical faults and respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime
- Complete maintenance tasks and record work in the CMMS system
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability
- Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, GMP, and HACCP standards
- Assist with ordering parts and maintaining critical spares
- Communicate effectively with production and maintenance teams
- Provide after‐hours/on‐call support as required
About You
- Trade‐qualified Mechanical Fitter or other similar trade
- Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Experience in the beverage industry is highly regarded
- Strong mechanical fault‐finding and problem‐solving skills
- Hands‐on approach with the ability to work independently and within a team
- Comfortable working in a fast‐paced production environment
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
- Forklift licence and EWP (highly advantageous) or willingness to obtain
- Stainless Steel Tig Welding (highly desirable)
- Additional Information
- This role is 5 days per week onsite in Melbourne's Western Suburbs
- Due to limited public transport access, an own vehicle is preferred
Maintenance Mechanical Fitter employer: seek.com.au
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