Maintenance Fitter

Duxton Vineyards; Buronga; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duxton Vineyards, located in the Sunraysia region, seeks two Maintenance Fitters to support preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance of winery plant and equipment at the Buronga site.

You will diagnose faults, repair gear, mentor Trade Assistants and Apprentices, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement while working shift, overtime and after-hours callouts during peak production.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification (Mechanical) or Engineering Diploma/Degree required.
• Experience with winery plant, equipment and refrigeration is essential.
• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (MEX or similar) highly regarded.
• Willingness to work shift work, overtime and after-hours callouts during peak production.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, repair, overhaul, adjust, maintain, test and commission winery plant and equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and maintenance requests, including after-hours callouts.
• Mentor Trade Assistants, Apprentices and Contractors and provide guidance.
• Record time, material and maintenance activity in the MEX system.
• Support capital improvement projects and safety initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical trade qualification or Engineering Diploma/ Degree

Tools

MEX maintenance system

Job description

Duxton Vineyards ("DV") is a large-scale, vertically integrated wine business located in the Sunraysia region of Australia. The business owns and operates over 1,423 hectares of wine grape vineyards in this region, as well as a large-scale winery. Producing 20% of the region’s annual fruit production and over 5% of Australia’s total annual crush, we use the latest groundbreaking technology and lead the way in sustainable environmental practices at scale.

Duxton Vineyards has strong growth plans for the future, collaborating with some of the largest leading wine companies both in Australia and globally.

The Role

Based at our Buronga Winery and reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, we are looking for two (2) Maintenance Fitters responsible for preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep our winery plant and equipment operating safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role will see you troubleshooting mechanical issues, carrying out repairs and overhauls, and helping drive equipment reliability across the site. You'll also play a key role in mentoring Trade Assistants, Apprentices and Contractors, and in fostering a positive safety culture.

To meet operational demands, the role requires flexibility to work shift work, overtime and after-hours callouts, particularly during vintage and other peak production periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, repair, overhaul, adjust, maintain, test and commission plant and equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintenance requests, including after-hours callouts.
• Assist with vintage preparation, shutdown maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Complete work orders and accurately record time, materials and maintenance activity in our MEX maintenance system.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Trade Assistants, Apprentices and Contractors.
• Communicate effectively at shift changeovers and provide written handover of all shift issues.
• Carry out confined space and working at heights tasks in line with training provided by DV.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Conduct all workplace tasks with a strong commitment to Duxton Vineyards environmental and sustainability objectives, ensuring compliance with Company policies and relevant environmental laws and obligations.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Maintenance Supervisor.

About You

• Trade qualification (Mechanical) or Engineering Diploma or Degree.
• Experience and technical knowledge of winery plant and equipment and refrigeration plant.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (MEX or similar) highly regarded.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including shift work, overtime and after-hours callouts.

If you're interested in the wine industry and keen to join a company where you can make a real impact, this role is for you!