Mechanical Maintenance Technician -Fulltime - Afternoon Shift

Alepat Taylor; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alepat Taylor in Preston, Victoria, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for afternoons to support our bottling and canning operations. You will be hands-on with fault finding, repairs, preventive maintenance, and commissioning of equipment, while helping drive safety, quality, and uptime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a trade qualification and 2–5 years of maintenance experience in beverage manufacturing, with a focus on reliability and continuous

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Fitting & Turning or equivalent.
• 2–5 years experience in maintenance and commissioning in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Beverage and Canning industry.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities across mechanical plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, quality and food safety standards, and industrial safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Flexibility to work overtime and on standby.

Responsibilities

• Respond to plant breakdowns and perform maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, inspections, upgrades, and modifications on high-speed equipment.
• Support plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to deliver maintenance outcomes.
• Train and support staff in safe operation of plant and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Identify equipment issues and recommend improvements to prevent breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and work area.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting / Fitting & Turning

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician -Fulltime - Afternoon Shift

Alepat Taylor is a proud family owned bottling and canning company located in Preston. Operating since 1978, we specialise in manufacturing and the distribution of alcoholic andnon-alcoholic beverages.

Due to continued growth we are seeking a Maintenance Fitter reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role will play a key part in our maintenance team supporting operational excellence.

The role is critical to ensuring plant reliability, maximising equipment uptime, and supporting production teams to consistently meet performance, safety, and quality targets. As a key member of the maintenance team, you’ll be hands‑on with fault finding, repairs, preventative maintenance, and the commissioning of new and upgraded equipment, while also contributing to continuous improvement in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to plant breakdowns and perform maintenance and repair minimising production downtime
• Carry out preventative maintenance, inspections, upgrades, and modifications across high‑speed manufacturing equipment
• Support plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with production and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues
• Coordinate and work alongside internal maintenance teams and external contractors to deliver maintenance and project outcomes
• Train and support manufacturing and production team in the safe and correct operation of plant and equipment
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs
• Identify potential equipment issues and recommend improvements to prevent future breakdowns
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop and work area

Skills & Experience

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Fitting & Turning, or a related field
• 2-5 years experience in maintenance and commissioning within a high‑speed manufacturing environment
• Experience in Beverage and Canning industry
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving capability across mechanical plant and equipment
• Sound knowledge of GMP, HACCP, quality and food safety standards, and industrial safety requirements
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and external suppliers
• Flexibility to work overtime and on standby as required

Joining our team means becoming part of a group of focused, hardworking people who genuinely enjoy what they do. We celebrate our wins, support each other through the tough moments and create an environment where people feel valued and motivated to keep improving.