About Us

Marathon Food Industries Pty Ltd is a leading food manufacturer and the largest producer of spring rolls and dim sims in Australia. Committed to delivering high-quality products, we operate a state-of-the-art facility in Kensington, ensuring efficiency and excellence in every batch we produce.

We are seeking multiple skilled Maintenance Fitters to join our team. This crucial role involves maintaining, repairing, and optimizing our production equipment and machinery to ensure smooth operations. You will play a key part in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.

If you’re a hands-on professional with strong attention to detail and a passion for keeping manufacturing systems running at peak performance, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical plant and equipment to ensure operational efficiency. Your expertise in identifying and resolving mechanical issues will be essential in minimising downtime and improving overall production performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of mechanical systems, identifying signs of wear, damage, or inefficiency.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to ensure equipment remains in optimal working condition.
• Diagnose faults in machinery and carry out prompt and effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Replace defective or worn mechanical components to restore full functionality.
• Modify and upgrade mechanical systems as needed to improve efficiency and performance.
• Operate machining tools, including lathes and milling machines, to fabricate replacement parts when necessary.
• Perform welding and metal fabrication tasks to repair and reinforce machinery components.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring proper operation.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure smooth operational workflow.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, reporting any recurring issues or major concerns.

Skills and Experience

• Qualification: A relevant Australian Mechanical Fitting trade qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a maintenance fitter role within a food manufacturing (preferred) or industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical faults.
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, machining, and welding operations.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and preventative maintenance best practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package ($70,000 - $80,000 + Super).
• Full-time, stable employment in a well-established company.
• Paid parental leave options
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career growth and training opportunities.

Apply Now!

If you are a skilled Maintenance Fitter looking for a rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications to [email protected] .