Maintenance Fitter (Fixed Term Contract)

Lactalis; Sunshine Beach; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 RDO per month

Global leader in dairy manufacturing

Supportive and team-focused culture

Commitment to safety and quality

Job summary

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter for our Nambour site in Queensland, Australia. The role operates a family-friendly 4 x 10-hour day roster across Mon–Sun with one RDO per month to support reliability and performance of a modern dairy facility.

You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and carry out repairs to maximise equipment uptime. You’ll contribute to continuous improvement and work with a team of skilled tradespeople to uphold

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter / Fitter & Turner with relevant experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills with automated equipment.
• Experience with welding, fabrication and mechanical repairs is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Experience using CMMS systems (ideally MEX or similar).

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and respond to breakdowns.
• Repair and overhaul plant machinery and equipment.
• Undertake fabrication and welding activities as required.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, and capital projects.
• Promote safe work practices at all times.
• Complete maintenance records and work orders in CMMS.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and productivity.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Trade qualified Maintenance Fitter / Fitter & Turner

Tools

CMMS (MEX)

Technical drawings

Job description

Maintenance Fitter (Fixed Term Contract)

Mainland Dairy, the business formerly known as Fonterra's global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy.

Lactalis is a French family-owned business founded in Laval in 1933. Today, it is the world's leading dairy group, present in 50 countries employing around 85,500 people. It is home to some of the world's best known global and international dairy brands, including Président, Galbani and Parmalat, and local brands including Pauls, OAK, and Cracker Barrel in Australia.

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is a team of more than 4,300 employees, operating 16 manufacturing sites across Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. We make well-loved brands including PerfectItaliano, Mainland, and Western Star.

Our passionate and talented team is committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.

About the Opportunity

Lactalis Australia is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our Maintenance Team at our Nambour site.

Working a family-friendly roster of 4 x 10-hour day shifts per week across Monday to Sunday, you'll enjoy one Rostered Day Off (RDO) per month while supporting the reliability and performance of a modern food manufacturing facility.

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for ensuring the mechanical reliability, safety, and efficiency of production equipment across the site. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment faults, and carry out repairs to minimise downtime and maximise operational performance.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, installation projects, and engineering improvements that support the site's manufacturing objectives.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will join a collaborative team of skilled tradespeople dedicated to maintaining world-class manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
• Repair and overhaul plant machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Undertake fabrication and welding activities as required.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, and capital projects.
• Promote and maintain safe work practices at all times.
• Complete maintenance records and work orders through the site's maintenance management system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, safety, and productivity.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong mechanical trade skills, a proactive approach to maintenance, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.

Essential Requirements

• Trade qualified Maintenance Fitter / Fitter & Turner.
• Demonstrated experience within a manufacturing, processing, food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or similar production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills with automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), ideally MEX or similar.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Availability to work a rotating roster across Monday to Sunday day shifts.

Desirable

• Experience within FMCG manufacturing.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems experience.
• Lathe and milling machine experience.

What We Offer

• 1 RDO per month.
• Opportunity to work for a global leader in dairy manufacturing.
• Supportive and team-focused culture.
• A workplace committed to safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Our Commitment

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, or ability.

Please note that applicants must have full working rights for Australia to be considered.