Maintenance Technician/Production Supervisor

Wallaby Foods has moved to its new world class facility Murwillumbah NSW and seeks a trade qualified Maintenance Technician (Fitter and Turner) to oversee the machinery and equipment at our facility.

A full-time position that covers a variety of tasks ranging from general maintenance to preventative maintenance through to hands on involvement and understanding of all production roles within our automated FMCG snack business.

The successful candidate will have:

• The relevant formal trade qualification- Fitter and Turner or Engineering qualification.
• A demonstrated work experience history is essential (highly regarded in FMCG Food sector)
• A desire for hands on involvement and working with automated machinery and gaining a working understanding of all processes that are integral to our FMCG snack food company.
• Excellent communication skills 
• Current driver’s licence with reliable transport and forklift license.
• Highly regarded knowledge of HACCP or food handling principles.

Duties will include:
• Set up preventative maintenance schedules.
• To gain a working knowledge of all facets of our snack food manufacturing business.
• A hands-on attitude of involvement in our manufacturing processes with precision, tidiness, and cleanliness at forefront.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of our existing lines.
• Investigate equipment failures and other issues, diagnose, and correct faults, and ensure machinery is functioning to specifications.
• Promote and adhere to Quality, SQF and HACCP guidelines.
• Eventually Supervise, motivate, and train team members in various roles of our snack business.

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

To be considered for this position, please apply by forwarding your resume detailing your experience and referee’s to *****@wallabyfoods.com