Afternoon Shift: Automation & Equipment Fitter

Kalfresh; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team spirit

Top equipment

Career opportunities

Job summary

Kalfresh is seeking an Afternoon Shift Maintenance Fitter to maintain and optimise our automated food processing equipment at Kalbar, Scenic Rim. You will install, test, and continuously improve production lines, working with a cross-functional team to maximise uptime.

The successful candidate will have mechanical trade qualifications, 5+ years in automated packaging environments, and experience with TIG welding on stainless steel. Safety and clear documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualifications are required.
• Dual trades or restricted electrical licenses are highly regarded.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining automated packing equipment in food processing, DC, or field service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, fault find, repair farming and processing equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
• Install, test, and optimise new and refurbished packaging equipment.
• Relocate or modify equipment and ensure proper testing before handover.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement continuous improvement.
• Mentor production staff in fault correction and troubleshooting.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

TIG welding

Fault finding & troubleshooting

OEM technology adaptation

Education

Mechanical trade qualifications

Dual trades or restricted electrical licenses

Tools

Lathe

Welding equipment

Job description

Kalfresh is seeking an Afternoon Shift Maintenance Fitter to maintain and optimise our automated food processing equipment at Kalbar, Scenic Rim. You will install, test, and continuously improve production lines, working with a cross-functional team to maximise uptime.

The successful candidate will have mechanical trade qualifications, 5+ years in automated packaging environments, and experience with TIG welding on stainless steel. Safety and clear documentation are essential.