Maintenance Fitter

Bulla Dairy Foods is one of Australia's oldest family owned dairy companies, proudly making dairy products in country Australia for six generations. We are dedicated to making products with more care, craftsmanship and passion from only the freshest milk and cream.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Fitter (Day Shift) to join our high performing team at our Melbourne manufacturing plant. Working across our Mulgrave and Dandenong sites, the Maintenance Fitter will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of complex dairy manufacturing and packaging equipment.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Install, repair, modify, commission and maintain complex machinery and equipment which utilises hydraulic and / or pneumatic principles,
- Carry out all general types of welding, Oxy, Arc and TIG as needed for maintenance and running repairs,
- Examine, diagnose, modify and repair systems used to operate electro/ mechanical, electro/hydraulics, electro/pneumatic packaging and production plant,
- Perform general machining operations, i.e. Lathe Drilling & Milling work, required for maintenance duties,
- Carry out all general engineering maintenance functions including, removing and installing electric motor and gearbox bearings; maintain and repair mechanical transmission assemblies, and pumps; general factory pipe work, installations and fabrications; lubrication of production equipment as well as running adjustments to production machinery.
- Read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry, which control fluid power systems.

To be successful in this role, you must hold a General Engineering Class 1; C 10 Trade Certificate in Fitting and Machining and Post Trade Certificates related to C 8 Trades Classifications. You will also hold or be willing to obtain a Restricted Electrical Licence.

You will have an understanding of the quality assurance principles, hygiene and cleanliness standards required when performing work in a food-manufacturing environment. You will also have ability to work autonomously as well as the ability to build effective working relationships and positively influence internal operators.

You'll be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package, the opportunity to grow and develop your career and contribute to the growth and success of a respected and successful business.