Afternoon Shift Maintenance Fitter – FMCG Automation

My Muscle Chef Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on-site

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career progression opportunities

Modern production equipment

Variety and technical exposure

Job summary

My Muscle Chef is hiring a Maintenance Fitter for the Yennora site, working Sunday to Thursday, 2:30pm–10:30pm. You will maintain, repair and improve production machinery in a fast-paced FMCG environment, with a focus on mechanical systems, packaging equipment and conveyors.

Applicants need a Certificate III in Engineering (Mech) and 5+ years in FMCG/food manufacturing, with strong fault-finding skills and experience reading drawings. Siemens PLC knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Turning) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ FMCG/food manufacturing experience.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills; able to read drawings.
• Flexibility to work afternoon shift and respond to breakdowns after hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and packaging equipment.
• Manufacture and fit replacement parts using lathes, milling machines and tools.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Install new equipment and ensure proper alignment with production needs.
• Collaborate with electricians and operators to optimize performance.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and maintain maintenance records.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Reading mechanical drawings

Flexibility to shift work

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Turning)

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Hand/Power tools

Siemens PLC/HMI/Drives

Job description

My Muscle Chef is hiring a Maintenance Fitter for the Yennora site, working Sunday to Thursday, 2:30pm–10:30pm. You will maintain, repair and improve production machinery in a fast-paced FMCG environment, with a focus on mechanical systems, packaging equipment and conveyors.

Applicants need a Certificate III in Engineering (Mech) and 5+ years in FMCG/food manufacturing, with strong fault-finding skills and experience reading drawings. Siemens PLC knowledge is a plus.