Maintenance Fitter — FMCG Plant (Evening Shift)

Mitolo Family Farms; Penfield; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitolo Family Farms in Penfield, SA seeks a Maintenance Fitter to keep our packing facility running at peak efficiency. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will execute preventative programs and quickly diagnose and resolve breakdowns to minimise downtime.

Ideal candidates have FMCG experience, trade qualifications, and strong fabrication skills (MIG/TIG/Stick). Monday–Friday 3pm–11pm, with induction weeks 7am–3pm; occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications relevant to maintenance in FMCG environment.
• Experience with fabrication processes (MIG/TIG/Stick) is advantageous.
• Understanding of Lean principles and WHS guidelines.
• Strong troubleshooting and rapid breakdown response capabilities.
• Experience using MEX or similar CMMS tooling.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and servicing of processing facility equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and resolve them efficiently.
• Assist in installation, modification, and commissioning of new machinery.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain maintenance records using MEX or similar CMMS.
• Carry out welding, fabrication, and machining tasks as required (MIG/TIG/Stick).
• Monitor spare parts inventory and support Lean improvement initiatives.

Skills

Trade qualifications

Fabrication skills (MIG/TIG/Stick)

Lean principles

WHS compliance

Troubleshooting

Fault finding

MEX/CMMS experience

Rapid breakdown response

Tools

MEX/CMMS

Job description

Mitolo Family Farms in Penfield, SA seeks a Maintenance Fitter to keep our packing facility running at peak efficiency. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will execute preventative programs and quickly diagnose and resolve breakdowns to minimise downtime.

Ideal candidates have FMCG experience, trade qualifications, and strong fabrication skills (MIG/TIG/Stick). Monday–Friday 3pm–11pm, with induction weeks 7am–3pm; occasional weekend work may be required.