Maintenance Fitter Rowville

Rowville - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 110000 - 130000

Posted on: 22-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary:

As a maintenance fitter you will be responsible for ensuring the mechanical upkeep of our production role will involve conducting preventative maintenance diagnosing faults and performing corrective actions to minimise downtime and support continuous production.

Note that this position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Preventative Maintenance: Performing scheduled inspections servicing and planned maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns and ensure machinery operates efficiently and safely.
Breakdown Response: Responding quickly to equipment failures and operational issues to minimize production interruptions and downtime.
Troubleshooting and Repair: Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults replacing components and fabricating parts as needed.
Quality & Safety: Adhering to stringent food safety hygiene and health and safety policies and procedures to ensure product quality and a safe work environment.
Continuous Improvement: Participating in continuous improvement programs and Total Performance Management (TPM) initiatives to enhance overall equipment performance.
Collaboration: Working closely with production operators and other team members to address mechanical maintenance needs share knowledge and problem-solve.
Record Keeping: Accurately recording all maintenance activities and update system to maintain equipment history and facilitate reporting including shift handovers.
Spare Parts Management: Managing spare parts inventory to ensure timely availability for repairs and maintenance.
Equipment Installation: Installing new equipment and machinery including setting up and fine-tuning components according to technical specifications.
Food Safety Focus: Applying hygienic engineering principles (GMP) and ensuring all maintenance interventions align with food safety standards.

To be considered for this position you will have:

A relevant trade qualification (mechanical or electrical)
Boiler room and refrigeration experience (highly regarded);
Previous experience in the food dairy packaging or process-related industries would be advantageous;
True team player with a positive Can Do attitude.

Benefits

Opportunity for exposure to cutting-edge equipment
Discounted Health Insurance
Access to our internal Employee Assistance Program that offers free private and confidential counselling for you and your household
Free milk each week
Great workplace culture

If you are driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment thrive when working independently and take pride in contributing to the success of your team and organisation wed love to hear from you!

WE ARE LACTALIS AUSTRALIA

We are owned by the Lactalis Group the worlds largest producer of dairy goods. We span over 94 countries 250 production sites and 80000 employees. At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2200 passionate employees working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Pillar brands such as Harvey Fresh Pauls Jalna Oak Ice Break Tamar Valley Dairy Vaalia President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

To Apply

If you are confident that you have the ambition drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application including your current resume by selecting Apply and follow the prompts.

Note: Selected candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.

Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. A workplace where everyone can bring their full selves to work enabling each person to reach their full potential. We understand the value of attracting and retaining employees with differing backgrounds and the contribution that diversity brings.

At Lactalis we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women the LGBTI community mature workers people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Job Summary:As a maintenance fitter you will be responsible for ensuring the mechanical upkeep of our production role will involve conducting preventative maintenance diagnosing faults and performing corrective actions to minimise downtime and support continuous production.Note that this position...