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
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment and systems