Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing

Company Overview

Our client is an established food manufacturer operating across two production facilities in Melbourne’s south-east.

The business manufactures a range of food and bakery products for major Australian customers, including products produced within a dedicated gluten-free facility.

They are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of their production equipment.

Position Overview

This is a permanent, hands-on mechanical maintenance position, based primarily at the smaller gluten-free production facility, with support also provided to the nearby main manufacturing site when required.

You will be the main day-to-day maintenance presence at the gluten-free site and will work with a high level of autonomy. Support will be available from the Maintenance Manager for larger or more complex issues, but you will need to be comfortable diagnosing faults, completing repairs and managing your own maintenance priorities.

This is not an engineering management, design or general handyman position. It will suit an experienced mechanical maintenance professional who enjoys being on the tools, taking ownership of equipment and keeping a production site operating reliably.

The role is Monday to Friday on day shift, with very limited after-hours work.

Key responsibilities:

• Responding to mechanical breakdowns and production equipment faults
• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance
• Fault finding across industrial mixers, conveyors, motors, belts, bearings and related production machinery
• Completing mechanical repairs, adjustments and component replacements
• Diagnosing equipment problems and identifying the likely cause of recurring faults
• Carrying out minor welding and fabrication work
• Identifying basic motor or electrical faults and coordinating licensed specialist support where required
• Monitoring equipment condition and addressing issues before they cause production downtime
• Managing maintenance priorities independently at the gluten-free production site
• Supporting maintenance requirements at the nearby main manufacturing facility when required
• Working closely with production operators, site management and the Maintenance Manager
• Maintaining accurate records of completed maintenance and outstanding equipment issues
• Ensuring machinery is tested and safely returned to production following maintenance work
• Keeping tools, parts and work areas clean and organised
• Following food safety, hygiene and foreign matter control requirements at all times

Successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• A relevant mechanical trade, maintenance or technical qualification
• Previous hands-on experience in a mechanical maintenance, maintenance technician or similar manufacturing role
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and breakdown maintenance experience
• Experience maintaining conveyors, mixers, motors, belts, bearings or similar production equipment
• Experience completing planned and preventative maintenance activities
• The ability to work autonomously without requiring constant supervision
• A proactive approach and the ability to identify maintenance or safety issues without waiting to be instructed
• The ability to prioritise work based on safety, production impact and urgency
• Minor welding or fabrication experience
• Basic knowledge of motors and electrical fault identification, with a clear understanding of when licensed support is required
• Strong safety awareness and a clean, organised approach to maintenance work
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production staff and management
• The ability to work well within a multicultural manufacturing environment
• Reliable transport and the ability to work across two nearby production sites
• Full Australian working rights
• Previous experience within food, beverage, bakery, FMCG, packaging or pharmaceutical manufacturing will be highly regarded, but bakery-specific experience is not essential.

Candidates from other manufacturing environments will also be considered where they can demonstrate strong mechanical capability, autonomy and an understanding of the hygiene standards required within food production.

The successful candidate must understand the importance of protecting exposed product, controlling tools and components and leaving machinery and surrounding production areas clean after completing maintenance work.

The business is entering an important production period and applications will be reviewed immediately.

To submit your application in strict confidence, click the ‘apply’ button. If you require further information, please contact Michael Burne at Mburne@baysidegroup.com.au. To view all Bayside Group job opportunities visit www.baysidegroup.com.au