Maintenance Fitter

Core Talent Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent in Melbourne’s Tullamarine area is seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter for a permanent, full-time role on a day shift with ample overtime opportunities. The position supports a food manufacturing operation with a focus on safety, reliability, and consistent production performance.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical maintenance trade qualification and have experience in hygiene-controlled environments.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical or Maintenance Fitter.
• Experience in food manufacturing or other hygiene-controlled environments is advantageous.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Awareness of food safety practices and clean work environments.
• Ability to manage your workload independently while contributing to a team.
• Reliable attitude with clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and reactive maintenance on production equipment
• Identify mechanical faults and implement effective repairs
• Work closely with production teams to keep operations running efficiently
• Complete planned maintenance activities in line with schedules
• Ensure all work complies with food safety and site hygiene standards
• Assist with equipment improvements and reliability initiatives

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical or Maintenance Fitter)

Job description

Maintenance Fitter Location: Tullamarine, VIC
Pay Rate: $50 - $55 an hour
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: Plenty Available

About the Opportunity

An established food manufacturing operation in Tullamarine is currently looking to bring on a skilled Maintenance Fitter. This role offers stable, long-term employment on day shift, with consistent overtime and a clean, safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and reactive maintenance on production equipment
• Identify mechanical faults and implement effective repairs
• Work closely with production teams to keep operations running efficiently
• Complete planned maintenance activities in line with schedules
• Ensure all work complies with food safety and site hygiene standards
• Assist with equipment improvements and reliability initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical or Maintenance Fitter
• Previous exposure to food manufacturing or other hygiene-controlled environments is advantageous
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Awareness of food safety practices and clean work environments
• Ability to manage your workload independently while contributing to a team
• Reliable attitude with clear communication skills

What You’ll Get

• Permanent, full-time position
• $50 - 55 per hour
• Day shift roster
• Overtime opportunities available
• Long-term role within a stable business