Food Processing Fitter - Install, Maintain & Repair

Housing Industry Association Limited; South Australia; Remote; AUD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Cross-state work across NSW/VIC/SA

Job summary

Stark Food Systems seeks Fitters to assemble, install, maintain and repair mechanical equipment used in food production. You will work from drawings, fit components accurately and help keep client machinery operating reliably across workshops and client sites in NSW, VIC and SA.

Applicants should hold AQF Certificate III in mechanical fitting (Certificate IV possible with 3+ years experience) and have 2–3 years of relevant fitting experience; experience with food-processing machinery is a plus.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in a relevant mechanical fitting trade, plus on‑the‑job training (Certificate IV may substitute with 3+ years experience).
• Two to three years of fitting experience preferred.
• Relevant machinery installation, maintenance and repair experience is well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Interpret mechanical drawings, specs and maintenance instructions to plan fitting, assembly and repair on food-processing equipment.
• Select stock, parts, tools and measuring equipment; check materials against requirements.
• Measure and mark components, check dimensions and tolerances for accurate assembly.
• Fit and assemble metal parts and subassemblies into production machinery.
• Install and align machines at client sites; verify levels, clearances and connections before testing.
• Dismantle equipment to inspect worn components; diagnose faults and identify parts.
• Repair/adjust mechanical components and hydraulic/pneumatic assemblies per specs.
• Check assembly fit and alignment; adjust clearances and verify smooth operation.
• Carry out preventive maintenance to reduce breakdowns and extend life.
• Perform checks after repairs/installation; identify abnormal movement, noise, or leaks and adjust.
• Collaborate with engineering/project teams on overhauls, upgrades and relocations.
• Maintain service records and follow safety procedures at workshop and sites.

Skills

Read mechanical drawings

Mechanical fitting

Assembly and fault diagnosis

Preventive maintenance

Cleanliness and contamination risks

Documentation and client communication

Education

AQF Certificate III in mechanical fitting

AQF Certificate IV in a relevant discipline

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Workshop equipment

Job description

Stark Food Systems seeks Fitters to assemble, install, maintain and repair mechanical equipment used in food production. You will work from drawings, fit components accurately and help keep client machinery operating reliably across workshops and client sites in NSW, VIC and SA.

Applicants should hold AQF Certificate III in mechanical fitting (Certificate IV possible with 3+ years experience) and have 2–3 years of relevant fitting experience; experience with food-processing machinery is a plus.