Maintenance Fitter

Symmetry Human Resources Group Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$108,000–$119,500 per annum

Permanent, full-time employment

Rotating day and afternoon shifts each

Established food manufacturing op

Hands-on role with varied maintenance

Job summary

Symmetry Human Resources Group Pty Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for a permanent full-time role in Melton South, VIC. You will maintain high-speed production machinery and support a busy manufacturing operation, with rotating day and afternoon shifts each week.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised Mechanical Fitter trade qualification and experience in food or FMCG manufacturing, with strong fault-finding and preventative maintenance skills.

Qualifications

• Mechanical fitter trade qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in food/beverage/FMCG/high-speed manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience maintaining conveyors, automated equipment and production machinery.
• Proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out preventative and breakdown maintenance across production machinery.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and implementing effective repairs.
• Maintaining ovens, mixers, conveyors and automated packaging equipment.
• Supporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with production teams to minimise interruptions.
• Maintaining high standards of workplace safety, hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Conveyor maintenance

Education

Mechanical Fitter trade qualification

Job description

16th October, 2026

Maintenance Fitter – Food Manufacturing

Melton South
Permanent Full-Time
$108,000–$119,500 + Super

Join a leading food manufacturer in Melton South and secure a permanent role with an established production team.

We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter with strong mechanical fault-finding skills to maintain high-speed production machinery and support a busy manufacturing operation.

What's on Offer?

• $108,000–$119,500 per annum
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Rotating day and afternoon shifts each week
• Established food manufacturing operation
• Hands-on role with varied mechanical maintenance challenges

Shift Times

• Day Shift: 5:30am – 2:00pm
• Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm – 11:30pm
• Weekly rotation between shifts

The Role Working closely with production teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimising downtime and ensuring production targets are achieved.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out preventative and breakdown maintenance across production machinery.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and implementing effective repairs.
• Maintaining ovens, mixers, conveyors and automated packaging equipment.
• Supporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with production teams to minimise interruptions.
• Maintaining high standards of workplace safety, hygiene and food safety.

About You You'll be a mechanically minded, hands-on tradesperson who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ideally, you'll bring:

• A recognised Mechanical Fitter trade qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in food, beverage, FMCG or high-speed manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience maintaining conveyors, automated equipment and production machinery.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards.