Maintenance Technician - Fitter

About Us

We are a growing Australian FMCG snack food manufacturer, producing high-quality products for customers across domestic and international markets. From our manufacturing facility in Dandenong South, we've built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and reliability while continuing to invest in our products, people and capabilities.

As we continue to invest in our people, equipment and operations, we're looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician – Fitter to join our team.

Reporting to and supporting our Production & Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, supporting production operations and driving continuous improvement across the site.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced FMCG snack food factory where you will be the go-to person for resolving equipment issues quickly and safely, helping to keep our production operations running efficiently.

Working across multiple production lines, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving a broad range of equipment including automated mixing, filling, packing, sealing and stacking machinery, along with associated conveyors, utilities and ancillary equipment.

If you're the type of person who enjoys solving problems, working on a variety of machinery and taking ownership of equipment performance, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Diagnosing and repairing faults on production, packaging and site equipment

• Performing preventative maintenance, inspections and scheduled servicing

• Troubleshooting conveyors, drives, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Supporting automated mixing, filling, packing, sealing and stacking equipment

• Fitting, machining, fabricating and modifying components as required

• Supporting production changeovers, machine set-ups and line adjustments

• Assisting with upcoming equipment installations, upgrades and improvement projects

• Completing maintenance records and work orders accurately in line with HACCP & GMP programs

• Contributing to continuous improvement, reliability and downtime reduction initiatives

• Manage critical spare parts to support reliable operations and minimise equipment downtime.

• Work closely with equipment suppliers to coordinate servicing, troubleshoot issues, and ensure equipment meets performance expectations.

• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised work environment

What We're Looking For

• Australian recognised trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Fitting & Turning or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years' experience maintaining industrial machinery

• FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or continuous production experience highly regarded

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills

• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, hydraulics and pneumatics

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and equipment documentation

• Restricted Electrical Licence – Class 2 (Disconnect/Reconnect)

• Forklift Licence (preferred but not essential)

• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

• Reliable, punctual and committed to working safely

What's On Offer

• Full-time, stable position with a growing Australian manufacturer

• Competitive pay based on skills and experience

• Day shift hours Monday to Friday, with overtime available as required

• Supportive, down-to-earth and family-oriented team environment

• Contribute to the future growth of the business by helping drive major equipment expansion and upgrade projects.

• Dandenong South location with on-site parking

If you're a hands-on maintenance technician with a strong mechanical background who takes pride in keeping machinery running, enjoys solving problems and wants to join a growing Australian manufacturing business where your contribution genuinely makes a difference, apply now.