Maintenance Fitter

Allied Pinnacle Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Allied Pinnacle Pty is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to maintain and repair plant and machinery at Altona, with duties that include fault-finding, fabricating parts and coordinating with contractors. The role emphasizes safety, GMP and food manufacturing standards within a long-established food industry context.

You will report to the Maintenance Manager and contribute to scheduled preventative maintenance while ensuring compliance with Australian Standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with Lean manufacturing practices.
• Trade certificate: Mechanical Fitter/Machinist (essential).
• Welding certificates and related high-risk licenses are preferred.
• Boiler and forklift licences are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, service, and maintain the Altona plant with contractor support as required.
• Ensure plant is serviced, maintained, managed and operated per Australian Standards and maintenance manuals.
• Diagnose and fault-find malfunctioning systems using test equipment to locate and repair issues.
• Construct and fabricate parts using hand tools and specifications.
• Develop scopes for repairs and servicing with the Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CMMS

Analytical skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Project management

Food manufacturing

Stainless steel fabrication

Education

Mechanical Fitter/Machinist Trade Certificate (essential)

Boiler Licence (High Risk BS) preferred

Forklift Licence (High Risk LF) preferred

Welding Certificates (MMAW and GTAW) preferred

Job description

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Location: Altona

Allied Pinnacle is a leading milling, manufacturing and distributor of flour-based food products including bakery products, flour premixes and food ingredients supplied to our retail, foodservice and commercial customers. Our heritage encompasses more than 100 years of flour milling and food ingredient expertise.

We have a reputation for excellence in customer service, product supply, technical expertise, quality, and we focus on the safety and engagement of our employees. We are committed to building a great future by enhancing individual and team success, encouraging diversity, and supporting innovative thinking.

An opportunity currently exists for a Maintenance Fitter who is responsible for the efficient and effective maintenance and repair of all plant and machinery and assisting with scheduled preventative maintenance according to Australian Standards, relevant regulations and manuals for the site's operations.

Maintenance Fitter

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Location: Altona

Allied Pinnacle is a leading milling, manufacturing and distributor of flour-based food products including bakery products, flour premixes and food ingredients supplied to our retail, foodservice and commercial customers. Our heritage encompasses more than 100 years of flour milling and food ingredient expertise.

We have a reputation for excellence in customer service, product supply, technical expertise, quality, and we focus on the safety and engagement of our employees. We are committed to building a great future by enhancing individual and team success, encouraging diversity, and supporting innovative thinking.

An opportunity currently exists for a Maintenance Fitter who is responsible for the efficient and effective maintenance and repair of all plant and machinery and assisting with scheduled preventative maintenance according to Australian Standards, relevant regulations and manuals for the site's operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Operate, service, modify and maintain the Altona plant with assistance from contractors as required.
• Ensure all relevant plant is appropriately serviced, maintained, managed and operated as per Australian Standards and relevant maintenance manuals.
• Examine detailed drawings or specifications to determine job, material and equipment requirements.
• Diagnose and fault-find malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools to effectively locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem by dismantling, repairing or replacing defective parts.
• Construct and fabricate parts using hand tools and specifications.
• Ensure all plant and equipment is regularly and thoroughly examined, with potential issues resolved, and assist the Maintenance Manager to develop scopes for repairs and servicing.
• Regularly communicate with key stakeholders and proactively identify and address maintenance issues.
• Manage multiple and competing priorities in a timely and professional manner.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with contractors, suppliers and customers.
• Promote and adhere to Quality, GMP, HACCP and food safety guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Review quality and GMP performance, including resolution of corrective actions in a timely manner.

The Successful Candidate Will Ideally Bring

• Experience and knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and processes.
• Sound computing skills, including spreadsheet and report writing capabilities.
• Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) preferred.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Stainless steel fabrication and repair experience preferred.
• Mechanical Fitter/Machinist Trade Certificate (essential).
• Boiler Licence (High Risk BS) preferred.
• Forklift Licence (High Risk LF) preferred.
• Welding Certificates (MMAW and GTAW) preferred.

What's in It for You?

• A warm, friendly and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Work-life balance.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free onsite parking.

If this role seems like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.