Maintenance Fitter

Workforce Extensions Geelong is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established Australian food manufacturer, seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter/Fitter & Turner to join their maintenance team in Braybrook.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with a business that values safety, reliability and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a stable role where you'll be part of a skilled maintenance team supporting a modern manufacturing operation, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Working across a busy manufacturing facility, you'll be responsible for maintaining the reliability and performance of production equipment through preventative maintenance, breakdown response and ongoing improvement initiatives.

You'll enjoy a varied role working across processing and packaging equipment while supporting production to minimise downtime and maximise plant efficiency.

The Position

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Braybrook location
• Immediate start available
• 4 weeks on day shift followed by 1 week on afternoon shift
• 25% afternoon shift loading
• Competitive hourly rate between $50-$56 per hour, depending on experience and classification
• Overtime opportunities available
• Supportive and experienced maintenance team
• Stable employer with long-term career opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance across manufacturing equipment
• Attend breakdowns and perform mechanical fault finding
• Repair and overhaul pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings and rotating equipment
• Install and commission mechanical equipment when required
• Complete planned maintenance and shutdown work
• Assist with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• Complete maintenance documentation using CMMS
• Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment reliability
• Maintain high standards of workplace safety and food safety compliance

About You

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner
• Strong mechanical fault-finding ability
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience maintaining conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and production equipment
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team

Experience within any of the following industries will be highly regarded:

• Food manufacturing
• FMCG
• Beverage manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Packaging
• Automated production environments
• Additional licences such as Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights or Confined Space would also be advantageous but are not essential.

Why Apply?

This is more than just another maintenance role.

You'll be joining an established Australian manufacturer offering genuine long-term stability, modern facilities and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced maintenance team committed to continuous improvement.

If you're looking for a business where your skills will be valued and you can build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

About Workforce Extensions

Workforce Extensions Geelong is a locally owned recruitment and labour hire business connecting skilled people with leading employers across Victoria.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with both our clients and candidates, ensuring every placement is the right fit for everyone involved.

Apply now by submitting your resume through SEEK.