Maintenance Fitter
- Maintain, repair and troubleshoot production equipment across food manufacturing lines, with a focus on preventative maintenance and reliability.
- Support machine start-ups and commissioning, and assist with maintenance at two nearby sites using a company vehicle.
- Bring mechanical fitting trade qualifications, ideally food manufacturing experience, and the ability to prioritise tasks and work collaboratively.
Looking for a role where your expertise directly keeps production running smoothly? This is a hands-on, fast-paced position at a busy food manufacturing site in Knoxfield, ideal for experienced fitters ready to take ownership of maintenance tasks across multiple lines.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining filling machines, conveyors, vertical form fill seal, tub packaging lines etc.. With a focus on preventative maintenance, you’ll help reduce downtime and optimise machine performance on a site running up to five lines daily. You’ll also support a second nearby site, travelling between locations using a company vehicle.
If you thrive in operational environments that require prioritisation, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving, this role offers meaningful impact and real growth potential.
What’s on offer:
- Day shift only, 6am to 2:30pm, with a clear pathway to permanent employment
- Exposure to multiple production lines and diverse machinery, including older equipment that rewards proactive care
- Supportive, well-resourced maintenance team with opportunities for skill development
- Basic site travel as part of your day, with collaborative, site-based work
- The chance to be part of a growing food manufacturer committed to quality and efficiency
Key responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair production machinery, prioritising preventative care to avoid breakdowns
- Troubleshoot issues with filling, conveyor, and packaging lines efficiently
- Support machine start-ups and commissioning activities
- Use your technical knowledge to improve machine reliability and performance
- Assist with site maintenance activities at both locations, travelling easily between sites
- Communicate effectively within a diverse team to ensure smooth operations
What we’re looking for:
- Trade qualified mechanical fitter with food manufacturing experience preferred
- Conveyor and T&A machine experience advantageous
- Forklift licence highly regarded, useful for installations and site support
- Strong communication skills, patience, and respectful attitude
- Ability to prioritise workload confidently under pressure
- Must not have a nut allergy, as the site is nut processing
If you think this could be the role for you, please apply now.
At Fuse, we specialise in recruitment for the manufacturing industry and actively source for a broad range of established clients. If you are a maintenance professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Know someone suitable for this role? Refer them to us and earn up to $500 for every successful referral. Refer them here: https://www.fuserecruitment.com/job-seekers-refer-a-friend/
Consultant
Nicole Clarke
Team Leader, Manufacturing
0411 981 799
nclarke@fuserecruitment.com
Reference number: BH-39867
Profession:Trades & ServicesFitters, Turnists & Machinists
Company: Fuse Recruitment
Date posted: 22nd Sep, 2026
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