Maintenance Fitter

3 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia at Full time

Leda Nutrition is a family-owned company that produces a diverse range of special dietary/gluten-free bakery snacks, crackers, and biscuits. We supply major Australian supermarkets and export to New Zealand. An exciting opportunity exists for an eager, trade-qualified Mechanical/Maintenance Fitter/Fitter-Machinist at our Luscombe manufacturing plant.

The maintenance team plays a pivotal role in providing high-quality engineering and maintenance services, ensuring plant reliability to support consistent, high-quality products for our customers. Our onsite workshop is equipped with lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and welders.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Effective communication skills and strong leadership with demonstrated team engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities; a self-starter with a positive attitude and initiative, capable of working independently.
  • Trade qualification as a Mechanical/Maintenance Fitter or Fitter-Machinist, with 3-5 years' experience in the baking industry or related food manufacturing.
  • Ability to complete mechanical work efficiently to meet company standards.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety standards and adherence to these practices.
  • Experience in breakdown, fault finding, and line start-up processes.
  • Experience with food manufacturing equipment such as mixers, ovens, conveyors, flow wrappers, VFF machines, and automated packing systems.
  • Proficiency in using mills, lathes, and welding techniques (TIG, MIG).
  • Forklift/EWP license is advantageous.
Tasks & Responsibilities
  • This is a hands-on role responsible for coordinating, prioritizing, and scheduling work for yourself and the maintenance team.
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize plant operation, meeting or exceeding efficiency, performance, and quality targets.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on failures and ensure follow-up actions.
  • Collaborate with the operations manager and production team to improve productivity and equipment performance.
  • Manage work orders, PM plans, and scheduling within our maintenance system.
  • Ensure equipment operates correctly to minimize downtime.
  • Report monthly KPIs to management and maintain records for food safety and quality assurance programs.
  • Coordinate with tradespeople such as electricians and gas specialists, obtaining quotes and managing parts/materials ordering.
  • Offer an attractive salary package based on experience.
  • Work 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, or as negotiated.

Join an exciting and growing Australian business

Application Questions
  • How many years' experience do you have as a maintenance fitter?
  • What trade qualifications do you possess?
  • Have you worked in a role requiring fault finding experience?
  • Do you have professional welding experience?
  • Do you hold a current licence to operate an Elevating Work Platform (EWP)?
  • Do you have a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • How many years' experience do you have as a maintenance fitter?
  • Which forklift licences do you hold?
  • Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?

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