Maintenance Fitter

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for baking, food taste & pleasure, health care and biotechnology. The Lesaffre family group is built around solid fundamentals backed by 160 years of experience. Lesaffre Australia Pacific is the subsidiary of Lesaffre and was established in 1993. We are now seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter for our Maintenance team in Dandenong South.

Only applicants with the legal right to live and work in Australia will be considered. Job tasks and responsibilities To carry out preventive and reactive maintenance of, or repairs to, plant and buildings as required.

To have active involvement with the implementation, understanding and maintenance of all quality and food safety policies and procedures relating to the maintenance function as identified in the Company's Quality and Food Safety Policy and Procedures Manuals.

Active involvement in workplace Health and Safety with particular regard to Confined Space Entry, Lock-out Procedures and Working at Heights.

Excellent mechanical aptitude required to ensure adequate care and skill is applied to the repair and maintenance of all plant items.

Be available for afterhours plant maintenance via participation in Call-out Roster.

Proven Maintenance Fitter experience in a FMCG, GMP and HACCP environment would be highly regarded.

Skills and experience Essential Qualified Fitter and Turner with proven experience in: Packing lines.

Pumps, motors and gearboxes.

Tanks and Vessels.

GMP awareness

Knowledge of HACCP

General machining – lathe and mill

TIG welding

Knowledge of LEAN principles

Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights

Able to work with a team

Approaches others in a tactful and professional manner.

Flexibility in hours to be able to work overtime, including weekends.

Ability to participate in a Call Out Roster.

Be pro-active and use initiative without direction from Management or others.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.

Have a positive attitude.

Desirable Confine Space ticketed

D-Permit ticketed

CMMS experience

Possession of a valid driver's license

Possession of a forklift driving license

Why Join us?

Company paid Life and TPD Insurance

Company paid Income Protection Insurance

Join a Global FMCG business

Career Progression & Opportunities

Available Overtime

Collaborative, inclusive and innovative and stimulating environment

Projects where your footprint will be visible

A committed, dynamic team that is close to the field

Only applicants with the legal right to live and work in Australia will be considered. Australia Qualified Fitter and Turner Confined Space Ticket CMMS Experience Driver's License Ticketed D-Permit

Only applicants with the legal right to live and work in Australia will be considered