Maintenance Fitter – Food Manufacturing

About Healthfarm Fine Foods – Home of Mayver’s We are Healthfarm Fine Foods, home to Mayver’s: the 1 Natural spreads brand in Australia, ranged in all major retailers across the nation. We are experiencing very high growth within the market and are bolstering up our internal team to support. We are a dynamic family-owned Australian business located in Altona North, and we are all about creating the world’s most delicious products that are truly better for you and better for our planet. Our Mayver’s range stretches across spreads (Peanut Butter/ Tree Nuts/ Jam/ Honey), nutritional bars, nutritional powders and pet treats, and we aren’t stopping there! We are a team of dedicated people who believe in flavour first and care deeply about our customers and our people. About the Role Reporting directly to our Engineering/Continuous Improvement Manager, the Maintenance Fitter will play a critical role in ensuring plant uptime, asset reliability, and overall equipment performance across our food manufacturing operations. This hands-on position involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems across a variety of production lines — including automated mixing, filling, sealing, and packaging machinery. You’ll be the go-to expert for resolving equipment issues quickly and safely, helping us deliver high-quality products on time, every time. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Preventative, Corrective & Predictive Maintenance Execute scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) tasks as per maintenance plans (daily, weekly, monthly, annual) Diagnose and repair breakdowns in production, packaging, utility, and ancillary equipment Perform root-cause analysis of repeat failures and develop permanent corrective actions Utilise vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, or other predictive techniques (where available) Assist in condition monitoring and reliability initiatives (e.g. lubrication programs, belt alignment, bearing checks) Plant Upgrades, Installations & Shutdown Projects Support installation, commissioning and modifications of new machinery and line improvements Lead or assist during planned shutdowns, coordinating mechanical tasks, resource allocation, and contractor work Fabricate, modify, or adapt mechanical components, brackets, guards, frames, piping supports, etc. Work from engineering drawings, technical specifications, OEM manuals and change control processes Mechanical Systems & Equipment Oversight Maintain mechanical systems: gears, sprockets, chains, pulleys, bearings, couplings, shafts, cams, bushings Handle hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems (valves, actuators, cylinders, hoses) Monitor and adjust machine alignment, clearances, tolerances and mechanical set-ups Liaise with electrical/automation trades to coordinate mechanical & electrical troubleshooting Workshop & Asset Management Oversee workshop operations—ensuring tools, spare parts, and equipment are properly maintained, calibrated, stored Maintain accurate equipment and repair records in CMMS (e.g. MEX) — work orders, maintenance logs, history Monitor spare parts usage, raise purchase requisitions, manage stock levels of critical spares Ensure tools and safety guards are returned to correct places and are in good condition Safety, Compliance & Quality Strict adherence to WHS / OHS legislation, GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, GMP practices Perform mechanical risk assessments, lock-out/tag-out, permit to work procedures before work begins Carry out mechanical inspections during audits, GMP rounds and take prompt corrective actions Ensure mechanical work meets quality, hygiene, and production standards Team Support, Leadership & Training Provide technical guidance and mentoring to mechanical technicians, apprentices and trade assistants Assist in training on mechanical theory, safe practices and best maintenance techniques Communicate proactively with production and other stakeholders to prioritise mechanical tasks Participate in continuous improvement teams and lead mechanical reliability projects or Kaizen initiatives Performance Improvement & Cost Management Identify opportunities to reduce mechanical downtime, energy use, wear parts, and total cost of ownership Develop mechanical standards, checklists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Support lifecycle planning, replacements, and refurbishment of plant assets Analyse mechanical failure trends, prepare reports and present to Engineering & Maintenance leadership Skills, Experience & Qualifications Trade Qualification Australian recognised Mechanical Fitter / Fitter & Turner or Mechanical Engineering qualification – essential Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance role within food manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial production Technical Skills Strong diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems Maintenance Systems Experience using CMMS software (MEX preferred) and executing structured PM programs Safety & Compliance In-depth understanding of WHS, GMP, HACCP, and ISO/IMS standards Communication Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills Licences Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain) and current driver’s licence Technology Proficient in MS Office ; capable of analysing data and creating reports Attitude Reliable, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement Desirable: Experience in automated or high-speed packaging environments Welding/fabrication skills (MIG/TIG) Basic electrical or PLC exposure (disconnect/reconnect permit) Experience with Lean, 5S, or TPM methodologies What We Offer Join a proudly Australian-owned and growing FMCG business Opportunity to work with modern equipment in a purpose-built facility Collaborative and inclusive culture that values safety and innovation Ongoing training, upskilling, and career development Competitive pay rates, overtime, and potential career progression within our group A workplace that truly lives by its values: One Team, Continuous Improvement, and Quality First Ready to Apply? If you’re a skilled Maintenance Fitter ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, people-focused FMCG business — we’d love to hear from you. The Recruitment Overview Please note, this is an internal recruitment process only (and not through any recruitment agencies). Please apply through this job advertisement. We will only contact candidates that have been shortlisted. Candidates will be shortlisted, if you have demonstrated history in in a similar role and have the required skills and experience.

Location: Werribee, Victoria, AU

Posted Date: 11/15/2025