Fitter - F&B Manufacturer

Virtue Recruitment ·www.virtuerecruitment.com.au

Location Melbourne, VIC, AU
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Design Marketing
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Maintenance Fitter – Food Manufacturing


📍 Melbourne


About the Company


Our client is a global food ingredients manufacturer supplying products used across the dairy, beverage and broader food manufacturing sectors.


They operate a modern manufacturing facility producing fruit preparations and ingredients used by leading food brands, and are currently looking to strengthen their maintenance team with a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Fitter.


The Role


This position sits within the site maintenance team supporting a busy food production facility.


The focus of the role is keeping production equipment running reliably while supporting plant improvements and upgrades across the site.


You will work across a variety of food processing and packaging equipment, ensuring breakdowns are resolved quickly and preventative maintenance programs are completed effectively.


Key Responsibilities


Perform mechanical maintenance across production and processing equipment


Troubleshoot and repair breakdowns to minimise production downtime


Carry out preventative maintenance (PM) and equipment inspections


Replace and repair mechanical components including bearings, seals, motors and gearboxes


Work on equipment including pumps, conveyors, mixers, fillers and packaging systems


Assist with plant improvements, reliability initiatives and equipment upgrades


Support installation and commissioning of new production equipment


The Ideal Candidate


Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Fitter


Experience working in food manufacturing, beverage, dairy or FMCG environments (preferred)


Strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding skills


Experience maintaining production line and processing equipment


Comfortable working closely with production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


What’s on Offer


Opportunity to join a global food ingredients manufacturer


Modern food manufacturing facility


Stable long-term position


Exposure to plant upgrades and continuous improvement projects


Good mix of hands-on maintenance and reliability improvement work


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Who is hiring for the Fitter - F&B Manufacturer role?
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Where is the Fitter - F&B Manufacturer job located?
The Fitter - F&B Manufacturer role with Virtue Recruitment is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
Is the Fitter - F&B Manufacturer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Virtue Recruitment.
What experience level is the Fitter - F&B Manufacturer role?
The Fitter - F&B Manufacturer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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