We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter who is highly motivated to assist in managing the maintenance function at a large scale, complex milling/mixing site to improve plant reliability and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have proven fitter and maintenance knowledge within the food industry, demonstrate strong leadership and decision making skills and have an ability to implement efficiencies to limit production issues.
- Permanent, full time role
- $48.50 per hour base rate
- Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.30pm
- Tennyson Location
Purpose of Position:
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the planning and execution of preventative maintenance activities aligned to agreed business schedules
- Assist key stakeholders of internal departments to understand plant and equipment performance, adding value and improvements where needed
- Identify and report opportunities that will value add to improve plant and equipment performance and run time availability
- Execute planned works, completing all required paper work and reporting associated with parts and resources
- Support a culture of continuous improvement to deliver sustainable improvements and collaboration within a maintenance team environment
- Support cost reduction activities and reduce parts and material wastage
- Make recommendations resulting in site production improvement initiatives
- Attend and resolve required works in a timely manner
- Communicate with stakeholders works undertaken
- Escalate the matter in a timely manner where required
- Complete appropriate documentation and parts management
- Maintain hygiene / GMP to acceptable level for area of responsibility
- Follow site/company guidelines on Quality System and HACCP procedures and policies
- Escalate as appropriate towards OH&S, quality and HACCP issues relating to product and/or personnel
- Ensure all plant and equipment is safe to operate and compliant with Plant Safety Regulations
- Provide technical training as required to improve operators understanding of equipment
- Investigate / trouble shoot faults, look for a long-term alternative to mitigate recurring issues
- Where new products or equipment may be introduced, become the site content expert to assist operators
- Identify critical spare parts required, escalate to ensure replacements and stock are replenished or purchased
- Support other site departments including Production and Quality, to drive continuous improvement and best practice
- Contribution to improving overall site and maintenance performance.
- Participation & contribution in relevant meetings
- Identify any gaps with specialist tooling or requirements to perform daily activities
- Ensure all handheld tooling are stored, maintained and calibrations are up to date
- All equipment and tolling is placed in it’s designated area
Qualifications:
- Trade qualifications in mechanical engineering or other relevant field
- Working at Heights (WAH)
- CPR and LVR (electrical)
- C/space
- Forklift (desirable)
- EWP
- A minimum of at least 3 years maintenance trade experience
- Knowledge/experience in a Food Manufacturing environment
If you believe you meet the bulk of the above criteria or can recommend somebody, please email Hannah Limond at [email protected] for more information
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