Shift Maintenance Fitter

The Kraft Heinz Company; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

5 weeks annual leave

Rotating 12-hour shift (4 on/4 off)

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company (Northgate) is seeking experienced Shift Maintenance Fitters to keep our processing and packaging assets running safely, reliably, and efficiently. This hands-on, autonomous role focuses on breakdown response, preventative/predictive maintenance and strong CMMS discipline.

Location: Northgate, Brisbane area. Shift is a 12-hour rotating roster (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) with excellent leave and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical trade qualification is required.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing and packaging is essential.
• Welding capability across aluminium/steel/stainless is advantageous.
• Root cause analysis and proactive maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and perform breakdown repairs to minimise downtime.
• Carry out preventative and predictive maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Maintain packaging/process equipment (fillers, flow wrappers, carton packers, conveyors).
• Use Mainpac CMMS to plan/update work orders and track parts usage.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Independent work

CMMS literacy

Welding capability

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

Mainpac CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company is the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.

The Role:

Kraft Heinz at Northgate is seeking experienced Shift Maintenance Fitters to keep our processing and packaging assets running safely, reliably, and efficiently. This is a hands-on, autonomous role focused on breakdown response, preventative/predictive maintenance, and strong CMMS discipline.

Location: Northgate

Shift: 12-hour rotating roster (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

What’s on Offer for you?

• A fixed rate of $74.22 per hour!
• A structured and attractive 4 on / 4 off rotating roster (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• On-site parking
• Strong team culture and development pathways in a leading FMCG company

Responsibilities:

• 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

Your Skills & Experience:

• 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

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to be part of a strong team culture at Kraft Heinz Northgate, we’d love to hear from you.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.