Maintenance Fabricator

Permanent, Full-Time role based at our Koroit site, Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM. We manufacture dairy products including skimmed and full cream milk powders, buttermilk powders, milk protein concentrate, lactoferrin powder, retail milk powders, anhydrous milk fat, liquid cream and butter.

The Maintenance Fabricator will provide repair and maintenance support for site operational breakdowns, maintenance and improvement requirements to enhance productivity, efficiency and profitability of the plants.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM. This is a permanent full-time position.

• Problem Identification & Resolution: Detect and address plant issues to improve equipment reliability, productivity, and working conditions through scheduled maintenance and team meetings.
• Efficient Changeovers: Perform timely equipment and plant changeovers to reduce production downtime and enable preventative maintenance.
• Inventory Management: Understand inventory procedures and stock locations to support maintenance tasks.
• Team Engagement: Actively participate in workgroup and workshop meetings to support continuous improvement.
• Daily Equipment Checks: Assist with routine service checks on boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.

• Cert III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding), or equivalent
• Proven experience in dairy & food manufacturing setting (or similar setting)
• Experience using CMMS (MEX) is desirable or good computer skill and learning agility
• Good understanding of hydraulic & pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and P&ID\'s

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Our growth story includes becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees. We emphasise values, community support, and opportunities for our people to develop and thrive. Join us as we build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future.

We value company culture and our values. We support flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups to foster a supportive and agile work environment.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute to the community through our partner charities
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal
• Excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical. Must hold a current Australian driver's license. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

Desired Skills and Experience

The Maintenance Fabricator will provide repair and maintenance support for site operational breakdowns, maintenance, and improvement requirements to enhance productivity, efficiency and profitability of the plants.