Reliability Fitter

Mauri; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Diversity and authentic culture

Legacy-defining project

Job summary

Mauri in Ballarat is seeking a Reliability Fitter to join our lean, high-performing team. This hands-on role blends electrical and mechanical expertise with automation, focusing on commissioning and maintaining advanced milling technology.

You'll work with the builder during installation, learn control systems, wiring, sensors, PLCs, and data-driven diagnostics. Responsibilities include PLC/SCADA systems, preventative and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Dual-trade background or strong mechanical understanding alongside electrical qualifications.
• Restricted electrical licence preferred for non-dual trade applicants.
• Experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, and automation in manufacturing.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for learning and digital systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning of electrical and control systems, including PLCs and SCADA.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults, analyse data, and use control systems to drive performance.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to manage outsourced work.
• Contribute to system optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in call-back and weekend coverage as part of a lean, agile team.

Skills

Dual-trade background

Electrical qualifications

Industrial control systems

PLCs

SCADA

Automation

Education

Dual-trade certification or mechanical qualification

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Automation software

Job description

At Mauri, we believe in the power of baking to bring people together. As part of the George Weston Foods Group, we're a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains, and animal nutrition across Australia and New Zealand. Every day, we work through insight and innovation to help bakers thrive—and together, we sustainably feed the nation.

About Project Bluebird

Now, we're embarking on something extraordinary.

Our Ballarat site marks a bold new chapter. We're building a state-of-the-art flour mill in Ballarat—designed to redefine industry standards in milling technology, systems, and process optimisation. This greenfield site will be powered by cutting-edge Swiss equipment and driven by a passionate team committed to excellence from day one.

This is your opportunity to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation—building deep knowledge of a site from the ground up, shaping scalable operations, and helping define the future of flour milling in Australia.

At Mauri, we're not just building a mill. We're building a culture—one that's Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are a Reliability Fitter to join Ballarat's lean, high-performing team responsible for commissioning and maintaining some of the most advanced milling technology in the country. This is a hands-on, digitally focused role that blends electrical and mechanical expertise with a passion for automation, optimisation, and continuous learning.

You'll work closely with the builder during installation, gaining deep insight into the control systems and infrastructure. From wiring and sensors to PLCs and data-driven diagnostics, you'll be at the heart of how the site runs and improves over time.

You'll be responsible for:

• Supporting the commissioning of electrical and control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and industrial sensors
• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems
• Diagnosing faults, chasing data, and using control systems to drive performance
• Collaborating with contractors and suppliers to manage outsourced work
• Contributing to system optimisation, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participating in call-back and weekend coverage as part of a lean, agile team

About you

We're looking for someone who thrives in transformation and large-scale change.

Dual trade candidates will be preferred, although applicants with a strong mechanical background and a willingness to work in a digitally advanced environment will be considered.

The suitable candidate will possess:

• A dual-trade background or strong mechanical understanding alongside electrical qualifications
• A restricted electrical licence is preferred for non-dual trade applicants
• Experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, and automation in a manufacturing environment
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for learning and digital systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and with external partners

What's on offer at Mauri?

• A genuine focus on personal development.
• A culture that celebrates diversity and authenticity.
• A chance to make a lasting impact in a legacy-defining project

GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values.

Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self!

We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.

Learn more at mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au.