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Form of workDarrell Lea has been making Australia's finest chocolate, freshest licorice and most delectable confectionary since 1927. When we say "Darrell Lea makes it better", we really mean it. We strive to create and make great products and be a company that offers value, quality and innovation. We aspire to be the best at everything we do.
An exciting opportunity is now available for Maintenance Fitters to join our busy confectionary manufacturing facility. The role is based at Ingleburn site working on the Day, Afternoon and Night shifts, Monday through Friday.
The primary objective of this role is to assist in the implementation of all preventative and emergency maintenance on complex machinery.
Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Providing reactive and preventative mechanical maintenance and service to all plant and machinery.
- Fault finding, diagnosis and problem solving
- Perform safety checks and inspections
- Installations and removal of plant and machinery
- Liaising with the Shift Manager to report on breakdowns, down time and schedule planned maintenance
- Fitting, assembly and commissioning of mechanical and hydraulic systems
- Maintenance of different systems, electrical, mechanical, Steam, pneumatic, electronic, buildings and grounds
- Understanding of Facilities maintenance, eg Boilers, compressors, Cooling towers
- Perform various welding – manual, gas, tungsten, arc
- Liaising with contractors
The successful person will be able to demonstrate:
- Strong safety focus
- A trade certificate in Mechanical fitting (essential)
- Electrical qualifications with current electrical license
- Forklift License
- Industrial mechanical and electrical experience
- Exceptional diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Experience with weigh head and packaging equipment
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Sound understanding of quality assurance systems and the relevant food and safety standards
- Prior experience within a food manufacturing environment will be highly regarded
Please note that applicants must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions.
Additionally, as part of the recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment medical which includes a functional assessment, as well as drug and alcohol screening.
We appreciate the time it takes to apply for a role and advise that due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
