Afternoon Shift Maintenance Fitter – Competitive Salary + Loading + Super - Food Manufacturing

Location: South East Melbourne

A leading food manufacturer based in South East Melbourne is seeking a skilled Afternoon Shift Maintenance Fitter to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a hands-on, site-based role at a well-established and accredited facility, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of production machinery across the site.

About the Role:
As part of the afternoon shift operations, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment, conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting faults, and performing preventative maintenance – all while adhering to site safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs across a range of equipment
• Troubleshoot faults to minimise downtime and ensure smooth production
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance tasks
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and compliance standards
• Work closely with maintenance and production teams

What You’ll Need:

• Mechanical trade qualification or relevant certification
• Proven experience in mechanical fault finding and repairs
• Understanding of preventative maintenance practices
• Commitment to workplace health, safety, and hygiene standards
• Experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team

If you’re a proactive and reliable Maintenance Fitter seeking a stable role with a leading food manufacturer, we’d love to hear from you.