Maintenance Fitter

Career growth and development opportunities.
Attractive salary package and benefits.
Good work environment and organisational support for all employees.

About the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter with FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) experience to join a dynamic team of a leading pasta manufacturing company based in Adelaide, South Australia. As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the production machinery and equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical issues in a timely manner. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in FMCG industry machinery maintenance, excellent technical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

General Responsibilities:
Conduct routine maintenance and inspection of production machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks according to established schedules and document all maintenance activities.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
Carry out repairs and replacements of faulty components, such as motors, bearings, belts, and valves.
Collaborate with other maintenance team members to perform complex repairs and major equipment overhauls.
Utilize technical manuals, diagrams, and blueprints to assist in troubleshooting and repairing machinery.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, including parts used, work performed, and time spent.
Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Coordinate with production supervisors to schedule maintenance tasks and minimize disruptions to production schedules.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and provide recommendations for optimizing machinery performance.
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Team Leader or production team leaders, perform all electrical and mechanical maintenance responsibilities within the scope and abilities of this role.
Capable of working with little supervision and supervising lower-level personnel and apprentices.
Maintain, build, modify, or test advanced trade skills in any department.
When necessary, assist with all production and organisational maintenance needs.
Train lower-level workers and assist non-trades workers with minor modifications or maintenance as needed.
All safety equipment must be maintained, operated, and tested. It is important to keep accurate records.
Take training to be able to fulfil the duties assigned to this level.
Must be available for call outs and overtime as needed by the position. During shutdown periods, no leave will be granted, and weekend work will be needed.
General duties as required.

General Competencies:
Diagnosing and rectifying faults.
Installing cable / wiring support and protection equipment (trunking, cable trays, )
Installing and terminating wiring systems.
Installing electrical apparatus (switchboards, motors, protection devices, control devices etc) .
Maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical apparatus (motors, generators, lighting, etc)
Commissioning of electrical and mechanical apparatus and associated circuits
Testing electrical apparatus and circuits
Working hours

Nominal minimal ordinary 38 hours.
Rotational shift work may be required. May be required to work at other locations.
Additional hours as required by the position, including weekends and call outs.

About the Candidate:
Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical "A" Class) or similar.
Completed modules in PLC Programming.
With practical experience with Omron and Siemens PLCs.
FMCG (manufacturing) experience is highly desirable.
Knowledge in HACCP and ISO9001:2000 is a plus.
How to Apply

If you think you have the above qualities, are looking for a new challenge, and believe you have what it takes to drive a team to succeed consistently, please forward your resume, along with a cover letter, by clicking on the apply button below. Alternatively, you may email your application letter with resume to recruitment@konnecting.com and quote reference #3649320 in the email subject.

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