Posted 12/06/2026
Closes 26/06/2026
Clayton, 3168, Melbourne, Victoria
Casual
Not specified
Location: CLAYTON, VIC
Salary: Hourly Rate
Job Type: Temporary position | Full time position
Exhausted by constant weekend call-outs and unpredictable heavy industry environments? Want to secure a premium hourly rate working with brand-new, high-speed technology? Are you a diagnostic-focused Fitter with strong computer literacy and CMMS experience?
Looking for a long-term role with a direct, proven pathway to full permanency? If you are a trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter ready to elevate your career, this is your next move. Our client is a leading Australian food manufacturer, famous for producing high-quality consumer goods enjoyed by millions of households nationwide.
Due to site upgrades, they are adding skilled tradespeople to their Clayton team. The Opportunity: Advanced Tech & Real Stability This is a hands-on, on-the-tools role inside a pristine, highly automated food-grade facility.
You will step away from simple "break-fix" reacting and focus heavily on high-level troubleshooting, utilizing advanced asset management software to drive reliability. We are currently welcoming hungry, technically minded fitters for both Day Shift and Afternoon Shift positions. What
You Will Do:
You will be integral to the site's mechanical reliability, keeping high-speed production and packaging lines performing at their peak: The Plant Equipment: Deliver preventative and reactive maintenance across advanced volumetric filling machines, high-speed case packers, and conveyor systems. Smart Diagnostics: Execute advanced mechanical fault-finding to resolve operational bottlenecks before they impact production throughput.
Digital Asset Care: Utilize the MEX CMMS system to log all completed work orders, tracking asset history to build foundations for predictive maintenance. Continuous Improvement: Proactively participate in reliability initiatives, machinery modifications, and localized engineering upgrades. Safety & Compliance: Work strictly within
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe clean-room protocols. What's In
It For You?
Elite Earning Potential: A massive $60.00/hr base rate , plus a 15% shift loading for those jumping onto the afternoon roster. True Lifestyle Balance: Say goodbye to mandatory weekend grinds or midnight phone calls. Enjoy a predictable, structured working week.
Available Overtime: Boost your bank account with roughly 5 hours of optional overtime typically available every week. Career Progression: This is a long-term casual position with a high, structured probability of transitioning to full permanency for the right operator. What
You Bring: The Ticket: Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade Qualification). The Background: 3+ years of proven maintenance experience within high-speed food, dairy, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Technical Strengths: Strong familiarity with volumetric fillers, automated packaging lines, and digital CMMS platforms (MEX experience is highly regarded). The Edge: Solid computer literacy, a proactive safety-first mindset, and an unrestricted or restricted electrical license (a massive bonus). Ready to reclaim your weekends and align yourself with a premier Australian employer?
APPLY NOW! Want to chat about the specific shifts, the machinery setup, or the permanence timeline? Call Elliott on 0436 470 *** for a completely confidential discussion.
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