Maintenance Fitter

West Footscray, Melbourne VIC

Full time - Early morning start 4am

A family owned and operated food manufacturing business in its 3rd generation. Hard working with strong beliefs and standing proud of the service and products we deliver is our priority.

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our team in West Footscray.  The successful candidate will provide support and delivery of maintenance services across Machinery and general facility repairs and improvements; working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and production teams and appropriate subcontractors.  This role will be Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work some Saturday's as required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Production set up support and troubleshooting breakdowns
• Execute ‘planned maintenance' activities as well as responding to breakdowns
• Perform production welding, fabrication, adjustments and repairs as directed.
• Ensure Preventative Maintenance tasks are completed 100% on time 
• Ensure adherence to safety management policies & procedures.

Essential Qualification/ Experience

• Trade qualification Mechanical Fitter
• Restricted Electrical Workers Licence (D Licence) preferred
• FMCG or fast- paced manufacturing environment experience
• Breakdown and planned maintenance experience
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Reliable 
• Team player
• Good communicator
• Mechanical knowledge
• Fault Finding Skills.
• Work in a safe and timely manner
• Strong customer service skills

Key Experiences & Skills

• Demonstrated organisational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative and consultative processes at a professional level.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
• An ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.

If this role sounds like the next step for you, we've love to hear from you! Please submit your application (resume and cover letter) through Seek.