Maintenance Fitter – Day Shift
South East Melbourne | Major Food Manufacturer
Competitive Salary + Overtime Opportunities | Full-Time
We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Fitter to join the day shift team at a leading food manufacturing facility in South East Melbourne. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-established business that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
About the Role As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of high-speed production equipment through preventative maintenance, breakdown support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production and packaging equipment
Respond promptly to mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime
Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs across a range of machinery
Work closely with production teams to ensure machinery operates at optimal efficiency
Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow site safety procedures
Contribute to continuous improvement projects and plant upgrades
About You
Trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter (Cert III Engineering – Mechanical Trade)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Experience with conveyors, pneumatics, pumps, mixers, and high-speed packaging machinery
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong focus on safety and quality standards
What’s on Offer
Full time, permanent position on day shift
Competitive salary package
Regular overtime opportunities
Supportive team environment with strong leadership
Prospect to work with industry-leading equipment and systems