Maintenance Fitter

Maintenance Fitter vacancy for a FMCG manufacturer in South Nowra afternoon shift rotation

Full-Time Permanent Opportunity | Food Manufacturing | Up to $40/hr base rate + shift loading + SuperHays are currently partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business in South Nowra to recruit an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their Engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified fitter who enjoys a hands-on role, working across preventative maintenance, breakdown response, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced production environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will join a close-knit maintenance team consisting of Maintenance Fitters and a Maintenance Manager who oversees day-to-day operations.
Working across rotating shifts, you'll play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently while supporting the installation and commissioning of a new manufacturing line.

Hours:

• Full-time permanent position
• 37.5 hours per week
• Rotating shifts 
• Flexibility to work both shifts is essential, although afternoon-focused arrangements may be considered following successful training.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Respond to machinery breakdowns, faults, jams and equipment failures
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems to minimise downtime
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and improvement projects
• Support the commissioning of a new gummies production line
• Ensure machinery and components meet Australian safety standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Promote and follow all workplace safety, GMP and food safety procedures

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Fitter or Senior Apprentice. 
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding and breakdown maintenance capability
• Experience with preventative maintenance programmes
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
• Full Australian Work rights

Highly Desirable

• Food manufacturing experience or similar Industry
• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Exposure to food safety and quality systems
• Experience working with automated production equipment
• Experience commissioning or installing new machinery

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time employment
• Competitive hourly rate up to $40 per hour + superannuation
• Stable Monday to Friday roster
• Opportunity to work on new production line installations
• Supportive engineering team and leadership
• Long-term career growth with a successful manufacturing business

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to courtney.ham@hays.com.au, or call Courtney on 02 8763 5632.
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