Maintenance Fitter – Food Production & Equipment Reliability

Maleny Dairies; Maleny; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Maleny Dairies products

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Maleny Dairies, a local Sunshine Coast dairy processor, seeks a hands-on Maintenance Fitter to uphold equipment reliability in a busy food manufacturing environment. You will fault-find, perform preventative maintenance and support installations while adhering to GMP and safety standards.

Join a family-owned business committed to sustainability and local community, with opportunities to impact uptime, hygiene and product quality. On-site role in Maleny with staff discounts and EAP access.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Fitter, preferably in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Understands workplace health and safety requirements.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing maintenance demands.
• Proactive approach to equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to hygiene, food safety and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify practical solutions.
• Maintain pumps, motors, conveyors, valves, pipework and manufacturing equipment.
• Support equipment installations, modifications and continuous improvement activities.
• Complete maintenance records and report recurring equipment issues.
• Maintain tools, equipment and maintenance work areas.
• Work in accordance with WHS, food safety, GMP and site requirements.
• Support production teams to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical repair

Safety compliance

Job description

Maleny Dairies, a local Sunshine Coast dairy processor, seeks a hands-on Maintenance Fitter to uphold equipment reliability in a busy food manufacturing environment. You will fault-find, perform preventative maintenance and support installations while adhering to GMP and safety standards.

Join a family-owned business committed to sustainability and local community, with opportunities to impact uptime, hygiene and product quality. On-site role in Maleny with staff discounts and EAP access.