Maintenance Technician

About the role

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced Wine Bottling Facility where you will be the go-to person for resolving equipment issues quickly and safely, helping to keep our production operations running efficiently. Working across multiple production lines, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving a broad range of equipment including automated Packing, filling, sealing and stacking machinery, along with associated conveyors, utilities and ancillary equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing faults on production, packaging and site equipment
• Performing preventative maintenance, inspections and scheduled servicing
• Troubleshooting conveyors, drives, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Supporting automated filling, packing, sealing and stacking equipment
• Fitting, machining, fabricating and modifying components as required
• Supporting production changeovers, machine set-ups and line adjustments
• Assisting with upcoming equipment installations, upgrades and improvement projects
• Completing maintenance records and work orders accurately in line with HACCP & GMP programs
• Contributing to continuous improvement, reliability and downtime reduction initiatives
• Manage critical spare parts to support reliable operations and minimise equipment downtime
• Communication with other areas in relation to day to day operations.

About you

• Australian recognised trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Fitting & Turning or equivalent
• FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or continuous production experience highly regarded
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and equipment documentation
• Forklift Licence (preferred but not essential)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities a must
• Reliable, punctual and committed to working safely
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with-in a team environment

Benefits

• 2x Positions Available For suitable Candidates
• 1x Day shift Position hours Monday to Friday, with overtime available as required
• 1x Night Shift Position hours Monday to Friday, with overtime available as required
• Full-time, stable position with a growing Australian manufacturer
• Competitive pay based on skills and experience
• Supportive, down-to-earth team environment
• Contribute to the future growth of the business by helping drive major equipment expansion and upgrade projects
• Overtime available on different Sites/Projects available for suitable candidates
• Nagambie Based