Maintenance Fitter

About the company/role:
Our client, a TGA-licensed leader in complementary medicines and bio-fermented products, are seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their dynamic operations team.
 
This is a permanent, full-time position. Monday to Friday 6:45am – 3:15pm with a 1pm finish on Fridays.
 
Duties will include:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of machinery, equipment and systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults, and implement appropriate repairs or modifications on a wide variety of machines including but not limited; liquid and powder blending and filling packing lines, tablet press, encapsulation, blister , sachet, bottle packing lines, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections and servicing to minimise downtime
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Collaborate with the wider team to identify and implement improvements
• Adhere to all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Complete daily shift report and communicate daily plant and optimisation matters to all internal stakeholders

 
Skills/experience:

• Trade qualification as a Fitter, Turner or Machinist
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical, food, or FMCG industry preferred).
• Lean manufacturing principles and process optimisation.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills
• Commitment to working safely and following procedures
• Good communication, teamwork skills and computer literacy.

 
Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Malia on 07 3175 0680.

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