Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Lifestyle Bakery, is a dynamic privately owned South Australian Food Manufacturer of gluten free products. Embarking on a bold strategy underpinned by product category specialization, it has achieved rapid growth across multiple market segments nationally. It is now clearly positioned as the "go to" company, being the "pace setter" that has taken its category to another level. With this exceptional positioning comes an equally strong market expectation of the highest standards and levels of performance.

We are looking for a highly motivated and competent Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that's taking gluten free baking to a new level.

About the Role:

This is a full-time position.

With your primary focus on machinery preventative maintenance, you will be required to provide support to the Maintenance Manager. It will be important that you fit in an easy-going, but hardworking team environment and are able to be flexible with start and finish times.

Some of the Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a key position within our team and on a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for providing a high level of maintenance support in duties such as but not limited to the following.

• Support the maintenance and production departments to improve reliability and safety of fixed plant

• Work closely with the production team to ensure bakery equipment is running efficiently with minimal down time.

• Carry out Preventative Maintenance as per our preventative maintenance program.

• Welding repairs (all Stainless Steel) – MIG, TIG and MMA welding desirable.

• Mechanical fitters with electrical/electronic qualifications is desirable.

• Assist with key operator training across all shifts.

• Ensure the work area remains safe, clean, and orderly while adhering to our Company Policies, local and state guidelines regarding health, safety, and sanitation.

Skills Required:

• You will be able to demonstrate experience within a maintenance environment.

• Organizational and time management skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy required.

• Computer literate

• Ensure all reported issues and possible improvements are addressed in a timely manner.

• Ability to work as part of a team in a work environment that has high work volumes at times.

• Multivac/Thermoform experience highly desirable, but not essential

About You:

• You are well organized and efficient as there are multiple tasks to be completed each day, often with strict deadlines.

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Previous experience in FMCG industry with sound knowledge of WHS, GMP and HACCP is desirable

• Metal fabrication and in particular TIG and MIG welding is advantageous

• Exposure to packaging machines in a food production facility is highly desirable.

• You will have a mature attitude, be confident, self-motivated and good at multitasking

• You will have 3+ years' experience of working in a maintenance team.

• You must have Australian work rights or a valid work visa to be eligible for this position.

• Desire to expand your knowledge and skills to understand many aspects of the company

• Ability to take on instructions and complete tasks independently

• Reliable, punctual, and a team player

Required Qualifications:

You will need a Engineering, Mechanical or an Electrical Trade Qualification or similar.

Remuneration:

Compensation will be aligned to your experience and qualifications.