Maintenance Fitter - Elevate Dairy Plant Reliability

Lactalis; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Training & development

Career progression

Collaborative team environment

Continuous improvement initiatives

Job summary

Lactalis Australia in Bendigo is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to ensure safe, reliable operation of our dairy processing facility. You will install, maintain, repair and improve mechanical plant and equipment across site.

Working with Production and Engineering teams, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot faults, install new machinery and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding safety and food quality standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or equivalent.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical equipment faults.
• Experience with welding processes (Oxy, TIG, MIG).
• Experience machining and fabricating components.
• Ability to read pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in manufacturing/FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Fabricate, machine and modify parts as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and hazard reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance reliability.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise disruptions.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental and Food Safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical trade skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)

Tools

Welding (Oxy/TIG/MIG)

Job description

Lactalis Australia in Bendigo is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to ensure safe, reliable operation of our dairy processing facility. You will install, maintain, repair and improve mechanical plant and equipment across site.

Working with Production and Engineering teams, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot faults, install new machinery and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding safety and food quality standards.