Maintenance Fitter

Riverina Fresh Pty Ltd; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverina Fresh Pty Ltd in NSW seeks a Maintenance Fitter to join our Dairy Manufacturing and Distribution facility in Wagga Wagga. You will provide efficient mechanical maintenance and engineering support to our operations and distribution sites, focusing on reliability and safety.

The role requires 2 years of industrial fitting experience, Fitter Machinist or Fitter Welder qualifications, strong fault‑finding skills, and the ability to work autonomously or with a team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an Industrial Fitter.
• Fitter Machinist or Fitter Welder trade qualifications.
• Experience in fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Strong disassembly/reassembly, diagnostics and component repair skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance and engineering service to Operations and Distribution facilities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records, including stores/spares usage.
• Trouble shoot and repair unplanned breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Undertake all work aligned to Safety, Quality and Reliability systems.
• Contribute to initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency of equipment.
• Undertake other associated maintenance functions as required.

Skills

Industrial Fitter

Fault finding

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Fitter Machinist or Fitter Welder trade qualifications

Job description

Are you a skilled Mechanical expert who thrives in a dynamic industrial environment and is looking to progress your career? Looking for a role where you can add value through your technical experience and keen to join a highly capable team of other skilled tradespersons? If so, this is your next big gig!

Riverina Fresh is a 100% Australian owned Dairy and Food Services company who have been operating for more than 100 years. We produce a range of award-winning dairy products including the iconic Riverina Fresh branded milks, creams, and yogurts. We also provide our customers with an extensive Food Services range.

Riverina Fresh supplies retail, hospitality and industrial customers across NSW, Victoria and ACT, and we have strong ties to the communities in which we operate. We are passionate about what we do and place great value on providing a safe, supportive and motivating working environment.

Our Dairy Manufacturing and Distribution facility located in the heart of central Wagga Wagga has a permanent full-timeopportunity for an experienced and highly motivated self-starter to join ourteam as a Maintenance Fitter.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Efficient and effective mechanical maintenance and engineering service to our Operations and Distribution facilities;
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records, including Stores/Spares usage;
• Undertaking all work aligned to Safety, Quality and Reliability systems.
• Trouble shooting and fault-finding unplanned breakdowns in a timely manner;
• Undertaking industrial repairs and preventative maintenance;
• Proactive review and engagement in initiatives which continuously improve reliability and efficiency of our equipment
• Other associated Maintenance functions; and
• Undertaking all work aligned to Safety, Quality and Reliability systems.

What we are looking for:

• 2 years’ experience as an Industrial Fitter (preferred);
• Fitter Machinist or Fitter Welder Trade qualifications;
• Experience in fault finding, breakdown repairs of machinery and preventative maintenance;
• Strong skill set and ability in disassembly, reassembly, diagnostics / trouble shooting and component repair overall;
• Ability to proactively organise and prioritise work tasks, in both an autonomous and team environment;
• Strong analytical and systems skills;
• High level communications,interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team;
• Willingness and motivation to development your knowledge and skills with further training;
• Proactive and able to work autonomously; and
• Well-developed time management and prioritisation skills.

The successful applicant can look forward to being a trusted and valued team member, working with an experienced and close-knit team in a busy and dynamic industrial Food Manufacturing environment.

Hours of work are an alternating Day/Afternoon shift roster Monday-Friday. Your availability to work overtime and weekends from time to time is required, as is the ability to join a rotating, after hours on-call roster one week per month.

We provide a highly competitive salary package plus overtime and call out allowances, with opportunities to develop your skills. Relocation assistance is also on offer for the successful applicant.

The successful applicant must have access to personal transport to travel to and from work.

Riverina Fresh is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment that and embraces the diverse talent of its people. Riverina Fresh treat employee safety and wellbeing as a priority and we are registered as a COVID safe business with the NSW and Victorian governments.