Maintenance Technician

Floridia Cheese Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Floridia Cheese in Thomastown seeks a qualified hands-on Maintenance Technician to support our growing production. You will lead regular inspections, diagnose mechanical faults, and coordinate maintenance activities to minimise downtime while ensuring safety and compliance.

You’ll work with conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics and packaging machinery, using CMMS to record work and spare parts. The role is full-time, onsite, with hours 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday and weekend/on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years proven maintenance experience in manufacturing, dairy or FMCG.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Ability to service conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics and gearboxes.
• Knowledge of WHS and safe work practices.
• Experience with CMMS and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults promptly to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production to avoid disruptions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and CMMS entries.
• Assist in installing new equipment and improving preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Pneumatics & hydraulics

CMMS experience

Education

Qualified trade in Engineering/Mechanical

Fitter & Turner or Boiler Maker qualification

Tools

MS Office

CMMS WORX/MEX

Job description

Floridia Cheese is a successful family-owned business based in Thomastown, proudly producing award-winning Italian-style cheeses for over 70 years. With more than 100 employees, recognised brands, and a growing local and global customer base, we continue to build on our reputation for quality and innovation.

We are expanding our maintenance department and seeking a qualified hands-on, mechanically and technically minded Maintenance Technician. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and a commitment to excellence in maintenance practices and preventive maintenance programs to help minimize downtime in production.

This is an onsite full-time position paid hourly. Operating hours are between 6am-6pm Monday to Friday with participation in a weekend and on call rotation. (penalties apply)

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults in a timely manner to minimise downtime (pull, repair pumps and motors).
• Collaborate and schedule maintenance activities without disrupting operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs performed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Assist in the installation of new equipment and machinery as required.
• Maintain preventative and corrective maintenance programs, including CMMS, asset registers, PLCs, and critical spare parts management.
• Follow instructions from the maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You’ll be someone who:

• Gets their hands dirty, works with speed and initiative while maintaining accuracy
• Is reliable, punctual, enjoys being part of a team and a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Steps in to help wherever needed to keep the business running smoothly
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety and organisation

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified trade in field (Engineering, Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Trade, Boiler Makaer or equivalent qualification.)
• 3-5 years proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, food, dairy, or FMCG.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment (such as Conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, gearboxes, and packaging machinery) preferred.
• Confidence working with modern technology and machinery, troubleshooting machinery and automated systems.
• Knowledge of WHS requirements and safe work practices.
• Experience and fluent with Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS systems (e.g. WORX, MEX) advantageous.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Our Mission

With four generations of family tradition, we craft authentic Italian-style and specialty cheeses with passion, care, and deep respect for time-honoured methods. Our mission is to preserve our heritage while delivering cheeses of exceptional quality. As we look to the future, we remain committed to quality, sustainability, and authenticity—supporting our community and future generations through the use of locally sourced Australian ingredients.

Company Overview

Floridia Cheese are a successful family-owned business based in Thomastown for more than 70 years and proud to be known for our award-winning Italian style cheese. With 70+ employees and a diverse and growing customer base, we are positioned for growth driven by our recognised brands and broad product offering and growing global footprint.