Maintenance Fitter

Join Our Team: Become a Maintenance Fitter at Kraft Heinz!

Amazing opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge Competitive rate and benefits package Collaborative and dynamic work environment

About Us

We are a company that's passionate about food, people, and the planet. We're one of the world's top food companies, with a portfolio of iconic brands that bring joy and nourishment to millions of people around the world.

Our culture is built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We empower our people to take ownership of their work, to experiment, and to innovate. We celebrate our successes and learn from our failures. And we're always looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team and help us shape the future of food.

The Role

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and reliability of our machinery and equipment. You will be responsible for performing breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance, and annual overhauls, as well as identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability. You will work closely with a small, passionate team in a supportive environment where your expertise will make a real impact.

Shift: This is a hands-on role that requires flexibility to work across all shifts, including overtime, weekends, and public holidays if necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Identify faults and carry out breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and production lossPerform preventative and predictive maintenance on plant and equipmentInspect, test, maintain, repair, strip, replace and reassemble mechanical equipmentSupport machine and product changeovers to maintain efficient line operationTroubleshoot and adjust equipment to improve reliability and performanceMaintain and overhaul pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, palletisers, packaging equipment and associated machineryPerform maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systemsAssist with the installation, commissioning and modification of mechanical equipmentCarry out general plant and building maintenance as requiredSupport improvement projects, equipment refurbishments and maintenance-led reliability initiativesWork with planners and site teams to improve PM task lists, work instructions/SMPs, scheduling and parts readinessComplete maintenance records, work orders, reports and system updates accurately and on timeParticipate in team meetings and contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement activitiesWork in line with all Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, GMP, HACCP and site procedures

Qualifications

About you

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent trade qualification Previous experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or a similar production environment preferred

Skills And Experience

Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment Experience fault-finding and repairing production and packaging equipment Strong knowledge of pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, palletisers and general mechanical systems Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation Experience with welding and fabrication, including stainless steel, is highly regarded Experience using workshop equipment such as lathes and milling machines is desirable Sound understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems Basic electrical awareness, including sensors, timing and machine interfaces, is advantageous Experience using CMMS or other maintenance systems Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a methodical approach Ability to work autonomously and respond effectively under pressure Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments

Highly Regarded

Welding qualifications Forklift licence LOTO training or willingness to complete site training Restricted electrical licence Experience with predictive maintenance tools or methods Experience with automation or robotics

Why Join Us?

At Kraft Heinz, we believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our Wagga Wagga site offers a small, close-knit team environment where you can make a real difference while enjoying the benefits of being part of a global company with plenty of opportunities for growth and development.

If you’re a skilled Maintenance Fitter with a passion for excellence and a desire to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you!

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Kraft Heinz Is An Equal Opportunity Employer, And We're Committed To Providing a Workplace That's Free From Discrimination And Harassment. We Welcome Applications From People Of All Backgrounds, Including

People with disabilitiesWomenVisible minoritiesIndigenous peoplesLGBTQIA+ individualsVeterans