Maintenance Fitter

Location: Colac, VIC 

Time: Full-Time

Department: Operations

We currently have exciting opportunities for Full Time Permanent Maintenance Fitters to join our operations team. Reporting into the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for maintenance, repairs and installation of complex dairy manufacturing and packaging at our sites in Colac.

Hours:

Successful applicants will be required to work on a rotating roster across multiple days and shift times.

Pay:

Additional penalty rates and allowances apply!

Your responsibilities will include:

Install, repair, modify, commission, and maintain complex machinery and equipment which utilizes hydraulic and/or pneumatic principles,
Carry out all general types of welding, Oxy, Arc, and TIG as needed for maintenance and running repairs,
Examine, diagnose, modify,y and repair systems used to operate electro/ mechanical, electro/hydraulics, electro/pneumatic packaging and production plant,
Perform general machining operations, i.e. Lathe Drilling & Milling work, required for maintenance duties,
Carry out all general engineering maintenance functions including, removing and installing electric motor and gearbox bearings; maintain and repair mechanical transmission assemblies, and pumps; general factory pipe work, installations and fabrications; lubrication of production equipment as well as running adjustments to production machinery.
Read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry, which control fluid power systems.

You will have:

To be successful in this role, you must hold a General Engineering Class 1; C 10 Trade Certificate in Fitting and Machining and Post Trade Certificates related to C 8 Trades Classifications. You will also hold or be willing to obtain a Restricted Electrical Licence.
Our ideal candidate will have gained experience within a food-manufacturing environment with experience in a dairy/food production facility which is preferred but not essential.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Have an understanding of the quality assurance principles, hygiene, and cleanliness standards required when performing work in a food manufacturing environment
Reliable & hard-working
Ability to work autonomously as well as build effective working relationships
Demonstrate ongoing continuous commitment to O.H &S principles and compliance with company safety tag and lockout procedures