Maintenance Fitter – Afternoon Shift | Lara, VIC

$52/hr + Super | Monday–Friday | Career Progression (Commutable from Geelong & Melbourne’s Western Suburbs)

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a well-established Australian food manufacturing business at its Lara site.

This is your chance to step into a secure, long-term role within a small, close-knit maintenance team backed by the strength and stability of a major national company.

If you’re looking for strong hourly rates, genuine career progression, and a supportive team environment — this role delivers.

What’s on Offer:
• Afternoon shift roster – Monday to Friday
• Excellent hourly rate – $52 per hour including loading + super
• Overtime opportunities available
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a leading manufacturer
• Small team culture with real support and collaboration
• Genuine progression pathways within a larger organisation

Key Responsibilities:
• Carry out breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance
• Support site reliability and minimise production downtime
• Troubleshoot and fault-find across manufacturing equipment
• Contribute to continuous improvement and plant upgrades
• Install, test, and optimise machinery improvements
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through CMMS systems

About You:
• Mechanical Trade Qualification (essential)
• Previous experience within manufacturing or industrial maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and breakdown experience
• Exposure to PLCs and variable speed drives highly regarded
• Safety-focused with strong communication skills
• Comfortable using CMMS and basic computer systems
• Current Driver’s Licence and Forklift Licence preferred

Location:
Based in Lara, this role is easily commutable from Geelong, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Truganina, Point Cook and Melbourne’s western suburbs.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-performing site where your skills will be valued and your career can grow.