Maintenance Fitter

In the role, you will be responsible for:

• Attending to repairs and breakdowns of production machinery in a timely manner
• Execute preventative and routine maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and improve reliability
• Liaising with the production team to effectively plan and prioritise work to accommodate production requirements and available resources
• Carrying out scheduled overhauls
• Evaluate and maintain complex Pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components
• Actively seek opportunities to improve operations performance whilst improving system reliability and reducing overall downtime
• Undertake and report on condition monitoring of equipment
• Machining complex parts
• Plan and design projects for new installations and equipment modification and re-design.
• Ensure the execution of safety standards and quality assurance practices into all repairs and maintenance activities
• Identifying and escalating Animal Welfare, Food Safety & Quality issues, hazards and risks.

To be successful in this role:

• Australian mechanical trade qualification
• Previous engineering experience in a fast paced food processing environment would be an advantage
• Demonstrated continuous improvement approach and ability to support a broad variety of mechanical work with a focus on attention to detail
• Ability to work in a timely manner and to deadlines
• Be able to work unsupervised and also as part of the site team responsible for all maintenance and continuous improvement of the plant
• Strong commitment to Workplace Health & Safety
• Good faultfinding and root cause analysis skills, analyzing production machines and correcting faults on manufacturing equipment
• Milling and lathe skills to machine complex parts
• Advanced Hydraulic and pneumatic skills
• Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships, communicate and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders 
• Ability to identify and introduce improvements in maintenance practices and plant performance

Benefits

• Immediate start
• Onsite Parking
• Great employee benefits including product discounts, travel discounts + more!
• Great job security with an ASX-listed and stable company
• The health, safety, and well-being of our people is our highest priority
• Fast-paced and team-focused environment
• Consistent hours provided weekly

We’re looking for someone who is naturally curious, caring, courageous, and committed — people who bring their best every day so we can keep delivering food that’s Always Good. 

Ingham’s is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds.