Maintenance Fitter

Posted 02 July 2025
SalaryCompetitive Salary
LocationMelbourne
Job type Permanent
DisciplineIndustrial & Manufacturing
Reference1360048

Job description

Maintenance Fitter – Food Manufacturing

Tuesday to Saturday Day Shift + Saturday Penalty Rates + Super + Overtime + Competitive Salary

Location: North Melbourne, VIC

A leading national food manufacturer is seeking a trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter to join their high-performing engineering team. You’ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly through preventative maintenance, fast breakdown response, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on conveyors, gearboxes, robotic lines, hydraulics, and more.
  • Diagnose faults and provide effective mechanical solutions to reduce downtime and equipment failure.
  • Support installation of new equipment, machinery upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Work closely with a large team across maintenance, breakdowns, and project tasks.
  • Maintain safety and compliance standards, including HACCP, GMP, and safe work procedures.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Trade-qualified Fitter (Cert III in Engineering – Mechanical)
  • 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments (food preferred)
  • Solid knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and mechanical troubleshooting
  • Experience with CMMS systems (MEX preferred) and a strong safety-first mindset
What’s On Offer:
  • Tuesday to Saturday day shift (Saturday rates + regular overtime)
  • Stable full-time position with a competitive salary
  • Join a national leader with strong safety, quality, and engineering standards
  • Career growth in a collaborative, well-supported maintenance team
Ready to take the next step in your maintenance career?

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.