Maintenance Technician

A large food manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Technician to work alongside the Production and Engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability, process efficiency, and ongoing improvements.

This is a full-time position based in the Northern Suburbs with standard hours Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm and offers some flexibility.

As the Maintenance Technician, your primary objective will be to optimise production operations through analysis, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of high-quality products to retail customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all machine maintenance and repair related activities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive preventative maintenance programs

• Accurately document all maintenance activities within the maintenance management system

• Analyse manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions

• Enhance equipment performance and addressing production bottlenecks

• Oversee and optimise the spare parts inventory to support maintenance

• Manage external contractors

• Drive quality improvement initiatives

• Collaborate across engineering and quality teams to achieve production goals

• Support the addition of new technologies into the manufacturing process

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will be a proactive and reliable individual who enjoys being “hands-on” and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will have a strong mechanical background, either as a qualified Fitter & Turner or with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, complemented by a passion for process improvement and a commitment to maximising equipment uptime.

• Strong problem-solving ability with high attention to detail

• A positive, team-oriented approach with strong time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement

• Competency in using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)

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This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-established, large-scale food manufacturing business. If you're seeking to grow your career while contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team, please forward your resume by clicking APPLY, you will then be redirected to SEEK where you can complete your application.