Maintenance Fitter - Day Shift

Job description

Maintenance Fitter - Food Manufacturing | Bendigo
Competitive salary + overtime opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a leading food manufacturing site located 10-15 minutes south-west of Bendigo. This is a full-time day shift, Monday to Friday position, offering a stable schedule, strong work-life balance, and a competitive salary.

About the Role
Reporting to the Maintenance or Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining production and packaging equipment across key processing areas. You'll play a critical role in minimising downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Preventive and breakdown maintenance on processing and packaging machinery
  • Mechanical fault finding across pneumatics, hydraulics, and gearboxes
  • Respond promptly to breakdowns and complete effective repairs
  • Equipment setup, calibration, and adjustments for production runs
  • Fault finding and root cause analysis (RCA)
  • Adhere to safety, hygiene, and food compliance standards
  • Complete CMMS (MEX) maintenance reporting and handovers
  • Support apprentices and work closely with electrical and production teams
About You
  • Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or similar
  • Experience in food, FMCG, or manufacturing environments preferred
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Machining or welding skills advantageous (not essential)
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Heavy Diesel / HD Fitters with strong mechanical backgrounds encouraged to apply
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary package
  • Day shift, Monday to Friday roster
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Long-term career development within a stable, supportive business
  • Sponsorship transfer available for suitable candidates
  • Relocation assistance available for experienced candidates living in Australia
Next Steps
If you're a hands-on Maintenance Fitter looking for a stable, weekday role with strong earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.