Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician – Feed Mill

Prime Stockfeed; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Supportive and dynamic work环境

Recognition program

Job summary

Prime Stockfeed in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to deliver hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance of the mill’s plant, buildings and equipment, ensuring uptime and feed safety.

You will diagnose and repair breakdowns, execute preventative maintenance, maintain records in MaintainX, coordinate contractors, and uphold maintenance safety, including permits, isolation and after-hours response.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a mechanical fitter (or fitter and turner).
• Minimum three years’ post-trade experience maintaining industrial plant.
• Experience in stockfeed, grain handling, flour milling or food manufacturing.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Proficient with maintenance management systems (MaintainX).
• Hold or be willing to obtain forklift certs and other safety certificates (electrical connect/disconnect, confined space, gas testing, heights, EWP, hot work).
• Permanent resident or citizen of Australia; valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs across the mill and electrical work within licence.
• Carry out welding, fabrication and minor machining repairs.
• Conduct routine condition monitoring and asset registers in MaintainX.
• Provide technical input to CAPEX planning for major equipment upgrades.
• Lead safety and maintenance compliance and document safety records.
• Engage and supervise contractors for specialist work and after-hours response.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

Safety compliance

Asset management

Education

Trade qualification as a mechanical fitter

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

PLC/SCADA knowledge

Welding equipment

Job description

Prime Stockfeed in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to deliver hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance of the mill’s plant, buildings and equipment, ensuring uptime and feed safety.

You will diagnose and repair breakdowns, execute preventative maintenance, maintain records in MaintainX, coordinate contractors, and uphold maintenance safety, including permits, isolation and after-hours response.