Maintenance Fitter

_{16th October, 2026}

Maintenance Fitter –
Food Manufacturing
Melton South
Permanent Full-Time
$108,000–$119,500 + Super
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oin a leading food manufacturer in Melton South and secure a permanent role with an established production team.
We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter with strong mechanical fault-finding skills to maintain high-speed production machinery and support a busy manufacturing operation.
What's on Offer?

• $108,000–$119,500 per annum
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Rotating day and afternoon shifts each week
• Established food manufacturing operation
• Hands-on role with varied mechanical maintenance challenges

Shift Times

• Day Shift: 5:30am – 2:00pm
• Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm – 11:30pm
• Weekly rotation between shifts

The Role Working closely with production teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimising downtime and ensuring production targets are achieved.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out preventative and breakdown maintenance across production machinery.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and implementing effective repairs.
• Maintaining ovens, mixers, conveyors and automated packaging equipment.
• Supporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with production teams to minimise interruptions.
• Maintaining high standards of workplace safety, hygiene and food safety.

About You You'll be a mechanically minded, hands-on tradesperson who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ideally, you'll bring:

• A recognised Mechanical Fitter trade qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in food, beverage, FMCG or high-speed manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience maintaining conveyors, automated equipment and production machinery.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards.

Interested? If you're an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking for a permanent opportunity with a leading food manufacturer, apply today.