Plant Maintenance Specialist

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Islandswest Full time
Plant Maintenance Technician

Islands West Produce is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic and growing team. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of machinery and equipment in our production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine preventative equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and service to ensure reliability and equipment uptime.
  • Observe operating equipment to detect hazards, problems, and the need for service, repair, or replacement of mechanical components.
  • Monitor performance of machinery and equipment, adjusting and calibrating as needed to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements.
  • Assist personnel on special fabrication and construction projects.
  • Maintain, repair, and install plant equipment to OEM standards.
  • Ensure all maintenance and service work orders are completed on time and reports are forwarded to document and data control.
  • Diagnose and replace equipment parts with minimal direction.
  • Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate and oversee contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times to ensure safety.
  • Keep the Operations Manager informed of department activities on an ongoing basis.

Requirements:

  • Industrial Maintenance Mechanic experience
  • Experience with hand tools and various shop equipment (welders, drills, metal cutting, etc.).
  • Common knowledge of general maintenance work, including plumbing, electricity, and production equipment.
  • Millwright certification not required, but considered an asset.
  • Advanced mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery and PLC programming.
  • Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a food production/processing environment.
  • A commitment to safety protocols and knowledge of industry-specific safety regulations is paramount to protect both personnel and equipment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and mechanical skills.
  • Ability to work in a wet, refrigerated environment with moderate to high noise volume.
  • Physically capable of carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • Entry-level knowledge of HACCP and GFSI standards is an asset.

Our Competitive Compensation Package Includes:

  • Extended healthcare benefits eligibility
  • Employee discounts on products
  • Development opportunities


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