Maintenance Fitter/Engineer

Mildura Fruit Company; Mildura; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative culture

Recognition and development

Employee benefits

Wellness support

Job summary

Mildura Fruit Company in Mildura, Victoria is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to undertake preventative maintenance of plant and equipment across our processing facilities. You will work under the Head Engineer to ensure production reliability and safe operation.

The role requires hands-on welding, fabrication, and familiar with hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical automation, with a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to ISO 9002, HACCP and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering Certificate III (fabrication or machining preferred).
• Competent with manual arc, MIG and TIG welding and with plasma and gas cutting.
• Knowledge of conveyors, chain and sprocket bearing setup.
• Experience with pneumatics.
• Understanding of basic electrical automation.
• Proven practical experience with relevant plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake preventative maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Attend break downs, plan and execute efficient return to production.
• Report plant operational and safety issues to Head Engineer, contribute to corrective action.
• Maintain workshop and equipment in a neat, tidy and safe condition.
• Ensure after maintenance work that plant is free of foreign objects before handing back to production.
• Ensure all forms and registers related to the works are completed.
• Assist in developing improved engineering methods while maintaining ISO 9002, HACCP and GMP standards.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Planning & organising

Communication

Team liaison

Education

Certificate III in Engineering

Tools

Manual arc welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Plasma cutting

Gas cutting

Lathe operations

Milling operations

Conveyors & bearings

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

About the Company

Mildura Fruit Company packs and markets a full range of fruit from more than 120 growers in the horticultural regions of Sunraysia, Riverland and Riverina to destinations around the world. Our unparalleled experience in the industry has also enabled us to diversify from marketing solely citrus to becoming a preeminent exporter of a wide range of produce.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Engineer, the Maintenance Fitter position will undertake routine preventative maintenance of plant and equipment, with equipment modification and fabrication of new equipment when required.

What we offer:

• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and initiative.
• Recognition and Development: Service recognition programs and ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.
• Employee Benefits: Discounts, benefits programs, and novated leasing options.
• Wellness Support: Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including up to three psychologist sessions annually for you or your immediate family.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake preventative maintenance on plant and equipment
• Attend break downs, plan and execute a most effective, efficient and safe return to production
• Report plant operational and safety issues to Head Engineer, contribute to planned corrective action
• Maintain workshop and equipment in a neat, tidy and safe condition
• Ensure after engineering maintenance work completed that associated plant is free of foreign objects (engineering contaminants, tools etc) before handing back to production
• Ensure all required forms and registers associated with the works are completed

Assist in developing and introducing improved engineering methods throughout the plant while maintaining ISO 9002, HACCP and GMP standards

Skills and Experience:

• Engineering Cert 3 (metal fabrication or machining preferred)
• Competent with manual arc, mig, and tig welding and with plasma and gas cutting
• Knowledge of conveyers, chain and sprocket bearing setup
• Experience with pneumatics
• Understanding of basic electrical automation
• Proven practical experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skill with a demonstrated ability to communicate and liaise effectively with staff
• Well developed work planning and organisation skills, and demonstrated ability to address fluctuating work demands and changing priorities
• Experience with lathe and mill operations
• Experience with hydraulics