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

For further information, please get in touch with Lachlan Jennings at 0422 258 496 or Joanne Blackman on 0435 890 145.