Maintenance Fitter
Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com
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Maintenance Fitter (Level 2) – Food Manufacturing
Location: Laverton North
Shift: Afternoon Shift – 4:00pm to 12:00am
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter with a minimum Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter & Turner) to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment at our Laverton site. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining, repairing and improving plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
About the RoleReporting to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing plant equipment in line with trade practices. You will play a key role in ensuring machinery reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Location: Laverton North
Shift: Afternoon Shift – 4:00pm to 12:00am
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter with a minimum Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter & Turner) to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment at our Laverton site. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining, repairing and improving plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
About the RoleReporting to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing plant equipment in line with trade practices. You will play a key role in ensuring machinery reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment
- Diagnose faults and repair mechanical systems efficiently
- Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Conduct safety checks in line with maintenance schedules
- Support continuous improvement and equipment upgrades
- Participate in on-call roster for breakdown support
- Work closely with production, QA and maintenance teams
- Minimum Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter & Turner) or equivalent trade qualification
- Previous experience as a Maintenance Fitter within manufacturing or food processing environments
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
- Good communication skills and strong team focus
- Commitment to safety, quality and compliance
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and boilers
- Forklift, EWP or confined space tickets
- Stable full-time Afternoon Shift position (4:00pm – 12:00am)
- Supportive and safety-focused team environment
- Diverse, hands-on work across complex machinery
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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Who is hiring for the Maintenance Fitter role?
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Where is the Maintenance Fitter job located?
The Maintenance Fitter role with Chandler Macleod is based in Laverton North, VIC, AU.
What does the Maintenance Fitter role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Maintenance Fitter role at up to AUD 55 per hour.
Is the Maintenance Fitter role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Maintenance Fitter role?
The Maintenance Fitter position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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