Food-Production Maintenance Technician - Hands-On

Mildura Fruit Company; Leeton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Fresh in Leeton, NSW is seeking a practical Maintenance Officer to help keep our facility, machinery and equipment operating safely and efficiently. Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Officer, you will cover preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.

This hands-on role involves repairs, improvements and basic welding, with shifts across day, afternoon or night as needed, and a focus on WHS, food safety and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering (Fitter & Machining or Metal Fabrication).
• Broad practical experience across mechanical repairs, welding, plumbing, concreting or painting.
• Experience with MIG, TIG and manual arc welding, plasma cutting and gas cutting.
• Knowledge of conveyors, chains, sprockets and bearing setups.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, lathes and mill operations.
• Basic understanding of electrical automation.
• Basic computer skills and confidence completing maintenance records.
• Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely, independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative, scheduled and reactive maintenance.
• Identify faults and respond quickly to production breakdowns.
• Inspect machinery, equipment and site facilities.
• Complete repairs, upgrades and improvement work.
• Perform welding, fabrication and general mechanical tasks.
• Maintain accurate records in the site maintenance system.
• Keep the workshop, tools and equipment clean, organised and safe.
• Work closely with production teams, contractors and site management.
• Ensure work meets WHS, food safety, quality and GMP requirements.
• Participate in training, toolbox talks and site meetings.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Welding

Plumbing

Concreting

Painting

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc welding

Plasma cutting

Gas cutting

Conveyors

Chains & sprockets

Bearings

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Lathes

Milling

Electrical automation

Computer skills

Maintenance records

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Fitter & Machining or Metal Fabrication)

Job description

Pacific Fresh in Leeton, NSW is seeking a practical Maintenance Officer to help keep our facility, machinery and equipment operating safely and efficiently. Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Officer, you will cover preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.

This hands-on role involves repairs, improvements and basic welding, with shifts across day, afternoon or night as needed, and a focus on WHS, food safety and GMP compliance.