Maintenance Fitter / Maintenance Engineer

IntoWork Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IntoWork Australia seeks a Maintenance Fitter / Maintenance Engineer for a food manufacturing environment in Melbourne. You will maintain production and packaging equipment, perform fault finding, and drive continuous improvement to maximise uptime.

Ideal candidates hold trade qualifications, have PLC and automated systems experience, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and safety awareness. This is a full-time role with progression opportunities in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified maintenance professional in manufacturing.
• Experience with automated packaging equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance across production and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Perform repairs, servicing, and replacement of machinery components.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Complete maintenance tasks through a maintenance scheduling system.
• Assist with maintenance planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support shutdowns, installations, and engineering projects.
• Manage critical spare parts and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures including LOTO and machine guarding.

Skills

Trade qualification

Troubleshooting

PLC fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Education

Trade qualification as Fitter

Tools

PLC systems

Automation equipment

Job description

Maintenance Fitter / Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Fitter / Maintenance Engineer
Immediate Start | Food Manufacturing | Full-Time Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing food manufacturing business seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter / Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a trade-qualified maintenance professional looking to work within a modern production environment where reliability, quality, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Working as part of a dedicated engineering team, you will be responsible for preventative and breakdown maintenance, fault finding, equipment repairs, and supporting production to ensure maximum plant performance and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance across production and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Perform repairs, servicing, and replacement of machinery components.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Complete maintenance tasks through a maintenance scheduling system.
• Assist with maintenance planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support shutdowns, installations, and engineering projects.
• Manage critical spare parts and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures including LOTO and machine guarding.
• Work collaboratively with Production and Quality teams to maintain food safety and GMP standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualifications as a Fitter, Fitter & Turner, or Fitter/Machinist.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing, production, or industrial environments.
• Experience working with automated filling and packaging equipment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Sound understanding of PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Highly Regarded

• Food manufacturing experience.
• Forklift Licence.
• Electrical knowledge or experience.
• Exposure to GMP and food safety environments.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturer.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Diverse role involving maintenance, projects, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to further develop your technical skills and career.

If you're a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, improving equipment performance, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.