Seeking Qualified Maintenance Fitter in Truganina!

• Located in Truganina VIC (Western Suburbs)
• Day shift Monday - Friday 6:30am - 2:36pm
• Pay rate of $61.56ph (including casual loading)

Programmed are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a well-established food manufacturing site based in Truganina. This is a long-term day shift opportunity working within a fast-paced, automated FMCG production environment.

This role will see you working as part of a skilled engineering team, responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of automated production lines. You will play a key role in minimizing downtime through effective fault finding, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend to breakdowns on automated production lines and restore equipment to optimal operation
• Conduct preventative maintenance (PM), inspections, and servicing of mechanical equipment
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and carry out timely repairs
• Perform mechanical repairs and component replacement (bearings, gearboxes, valves, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues to minimise production downtime
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve technical issues
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals for accurate maintenance work
• Use workshop tools and equipment, including TIG/MIG welding, grinders, and drills
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, breakdown reports, and documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all safety, food hygiene, and quality standards (HACCP / GMP)

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting / engineering
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical and fault-finding skills on automated equipment and conveyor systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns efficiently under pressure
• Experience working independently and managing workload effectively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with production teams

Desirable:

• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g. SAP, Mex)
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting / engineering
• Disconnect/Reconnect (D Licence) – highly regarded but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Stable, long-term opportunity with consistent day shift hours
• Work within a modern, automated food production facility
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and quality

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.