Mechanical Tradesperson
Core
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment in a food manufacturing plant to maximize reliability, safety, and efficiency.
Role type
Mechanical Fitter (Maintenance)
Builds
Production machinery, pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Domain
Food manufacturing / FMCG
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Preventative maintenance, breakdown repair, fault diagnosis, assembly and installation, machine modification, inspection, welding (TIG/MIG), machining (lathes/milling), knowledge of pumps/motors/gearboxes/bearings/pneumatics/hydraulics
Preferred skills
FMCG/food manufacturing experience, continuous improvement initiatives
Technologies
Maintenance management systems
Responsibilities
Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical faults, assemble and test machinery, modify machine parts, conduct safety and defect inspections, complete maintenance records, assist with continuous improvement, ensure compliance with HACCP/GMP/WHS
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
