Maintenance Tradesperson

Green's General Foods Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinrise is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Fitter to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery in our Australian food manufacturing facility. You will ensure that production lines run smoothly and safely during night shifts.

You will diagnose, repair and replace mechanical components, perform routine maintenance, and collaborate with production, quality and external contractors to maximise machine availability and compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of mechanical principles and operations in food manufacturing.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and instructions.
• Experience as an industrial fitter, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Proven ability to work safely with tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair and replace mechanical components of machines and equipment.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning and calibration.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies promptly.
• Conduct root cause analysis on failures and follow up actions.
• Follow SOPs, safety regulations and food hygiene protocols.
• Document maintenance work, parts used, and problems encountered.
• Keep tools, equipment and workshop organized.
• Update maintenance records and spare parts inventory.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Reading drawings

Reading manuals

Safety minded

Teamwork

Independent work

Pressure handling

Education

Mechanical/Trade Certificate

Job description

Kinrise is a growing, privately owned powerhouse in Australian food manufacturing with some of Australia’s most loved and innovative brands. We describe ourselves as a ‘start up with scale’ and have a burning ambition to grow our business. Formed in 2018 the Kinrise portfolio covers Biscuits, Breakfast, Baking, Bakery, and Snackfood categories and has 40+ years making iconic Australian food, with a rich Australian heritage that’s grounded in family origins.

The Night Shift Maintenance Fitter is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on the machinery and equipment in the plant. The maintenance fitter ensures that all lines in the plant runs smoothly and safely.

Key Accountabilities

• Technical Inspect, diagnose, repair and replace mechanical components of various machines and equipment
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance tasks, such as lubricating, cleaning, adjusting and calibrating the machines and equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies, and troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Conduct root cause analysis on failures and ensuring follow up on identified actions.
• Follow the standard operating procedures, safety regulations, and food hygiene protocols while performing the maintenance activities.
• Document and report the maintenance work done, the spare parts used, and the problems encountered.
• Keep the maintenance tools, equipment, and workshop clean and organized.
• Update and maintain the maintenance records and inventory of spare parts.

Collaboration

Develop & maintain a close and collaborative working relationships across the Maintenance and Production teams. Work closely with the production team, the quality team, and the external contractors to ensure the optimal performance and availability of the machines and equipment.

Continuous Improvement

Suggest and implement improvements and modifications to the machines and equipment to enhance their efficiency, reliability, and safety.

Skills and attributes

• Sound knowledge of the mechanical principles and operations of various machines and equipment used in food manufacturing.
• Proficient in using various hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments
• High regard for safety, food hygiene, and environmental standards.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and instructions.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Experience

Demonstrated experience as an industrial Fitter, preferably in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

Mechanical/Trade Certificate

Why Join Us?

• An opportunity to work with leading Australian-made brands and products
• An exciting role in a growing business with a great history and an ambitious growth agenda
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Kinrise is committed to creating an environment that welcomes all, celebrates our diversity in all its forms and fosters an environment of inclusion. We recognise that our unique differences are what sets us apart and how we succeed as a team. We are an equal opportunity employer. At Kinrise, it is not just about what we do and the great products we make, but how we work together. Kinrise is built on the foundation of five core values – we are driven, we are real, we care, we are proud and we are different. These values guide our decisions and how we behave every day. We strive to make a positive impact on each other, our communities and our consumers. We believe that how we achieve our results is as important as the results we achieve. As leaders in Australian food manufacturing, it is the living of our values that will build our reputation as a great place to work and a great Australian business with the consumer at the core.