Maintenance Fitter - Afternoon shift

Mexex; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in South Australia seeks a qualified Maintenance Fitter for an afternoon shift role. You will perform maintenance tasks on automated food processing equipment, emphasizing preventive measures to ensure optimal production levels. Applicants should have a Certificate III in Engineering and extensive experience in a mechanical fitting role. Competitive remuneration at $90,000 per year plus allowances is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Understanding of HACCP & SQF compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning parts or equipment.
• Record maintenance activities in the CMMS.

Skills

Mechanical system understanding

Preventive maintenance

Strong decision-making skills

Computer literacy

Safety-oriented mindset

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Tools

Welding skills (preferably TIG)

Forklift Licence

Job description

$90,000 per year + 15% afternoon allowance

Originally established in 1991 as a Mexican commissary for 3 restaurants in South Australia, Mexex has evolved into an industry leading food manufacturer. We specialise in Aseptic and Hot Fill processing of dairy and vegetable-based products for both domestic and export markets. Mexex is a proud member of Key Food Solutions.

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Maintenance Fitter for an afternoon shift role at our Dudley Park manufacturing site. This role will report directly to the Maintenance and Reliability Manager. You will play an integral part in our Maintenance team, by providing high-quality maintenance and repairs to our automated food processing equipment throughout the plant, with a strong emphasis on preventative maintenance, to achieve acceptable production levels.

Daily Tasks

• Work against the preventive maintenance schedule to ensure machinery, equipment and facility are maintained to an acceptable standard.
• Disassemble, inspect, reassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and replace malfunctioning parts or equipment.
• Fabrication, welding and machining work where required.
• Attend to machine/equipment breakdowns and undertake repairs.
• Record maintenance carried out and corrective work in the CMMS
• Keeping work areas and workshop clean and in a safe state.

To be successful in the role, you will need

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Australian recognised Mechanical Trades qualification only)
• Must have existing unrestricted working rights within Australia
• Proven experience in a Mechanical Fitter role (min. 4 years)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably primary food processing or food and beverage industry
• Experience in breakdowns as well as preventive maintenance tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and equipment
• Proven experience in assessing equipment conditions and making sound decisions on corrective actions
• Sound computer literacy
• Ensure all work is completed to a high workmanship standard
• A safety-oriented mindset with the ability to demonstrate safe behaviours in the workplace
• A current and unrestricted driver's license
• B Class Electrical Licence – optional or willing to obtain
• Welding experience - preferably TIG
• A strong understanding of pneumatics
• Forklift Licence – optional or willing to obtain
• Understanding of 5S principles
• Familiar with HACCP & SQF compliance

Remuneration

$90,000.00 + 15% afternoon allowance

Hours of work

13:45pm – 9:45pm (7.6 hr working day) Monday to Friday

Work

Depending on your experience level, you will work on day shift with other team members for the first 2 months to gain a better understanding of the machinery and processes before transitioning to afternoon shift hours