Shift Maintenance Fitter

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to diagnose faults, perform breakdown repairs, and drive reliability across FMCG packaging lines in Brisbane.

You will execute predictive maintenance, operate Mainpac CMMS for work orders and parts usage, and contribute to job scoping and labour estimates. A mechanical trade qualification and relevant Australian certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification and FMCG processing experience.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Proven fault-finding skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with CMMS and Microsoft tools for planning and reporting.
• Valid Work at Heights and EWPA Yellow Card.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and micro-stops across production equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to improve reliability.
• Maintain and repair packaging/process equipment (fillers, wrappers, packers, conveyors).
• Use Mainpac CMMS to plan/update work orders, capture parts usage, and document findings.
• Support maintenance planning by contributing to job scope, materials, sequencing, and labour requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through KHMS, 5-Why, and root cause investigations.
• Maintain high housekeeping and comply with Kraft Heinz Food Safety, EHS, HR policies.

Skills

Root Cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Mechanical fault-finding

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Work at Heights

EWPA Yellow Card

Tools

Mainpac CMMS

MAW/TIG welding

Job description

• Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and micro-stops across production equipment
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance (inspections, condition monitoring, follow-up actions) to improve reliability
• Maintain and repair key packaging/process equipment (e.g., fillers, flow wrappers, carton packers, palletisers, conveyor systems)
• Use Mainpac CMMS to plan/update work orders, accurately capture parts usage, and document findings and actions
• Support maintenance planning by contributing to job scope, materials, sequencing, and labour requirements
• Drive continuous improvement through KHMS, 5-Why, and root cause investigations
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and comply with Kraft Heinz Food Safety, EHS, ethical and HR policies
• A recognised Mechanical trade qualification
• Additional technical upskilling modules highly desirable
• Extensive FMCG (food & beverage processing / packaging) experience
• Skills that experience with Root Cause analysis and Continuous improvement highly desirable
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and collaborate across Maintenance/Production/Engineering/Quality/Safety
• Computer confidence (Microsoft tools + CMMS)
• Current Work at Heights and EWPA Yellow Card (under 11m)
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and equipment reliability
• Welding capability across aluminium/steel/stainless (MAW and TIG)
• Predictive maintenance exposure (e.g., vibration, infrared thermography, ultrasonic analysis, oil/wear particle interpretation)
• Experience with inductive/ultrasonic sealing and precision jaw alignment (ideal)
• Eligibility to work in Australia