Maintenance Fitter

Job description

Maintenance Fitter – South Nowra, NSW

Full-Time Permanent Opportunity | Food Manufacturing | Up to $40/hr base rate + shift loading + Super

Hays are currently partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business in South Nowra to recruit an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their Engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified fitter who enjoys a hands-on role, working across preventative maintenance, breakdown response, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced production environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will join a close-knit maintenance team consisting of Maintenance Fitters and a Maintenance Manager who oversees day-to-day operations.
Working across rotating shifts, you'll play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently while supporting the installation and commissioning of a new manufacturing line.

Hours:
  • Full-time permanent position
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Rotating shifts:
    • 6:00am – 2:00pm
    • 11:00am – 7:00pm
  • Flexibility to work both shifts is essential, although afternoon-focused arrangements may be considered following successful training.
Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance on manufacturing equipment
  • Respond to machinery breakdowns, faults, jams and equipment failures
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems to minimise downtime
  • Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and improvement projects
  • Support the commissioning of a new gummies production line
  • Ensure machinery and components meet Australian safety standards
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
  • Promote and follow all workplace safety, GMP and food safety procedures
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Fitter
  • Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong fault-finding and breakdown maintenance capability
  • Experience with preventative maintenance programmes
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
Highly Desirable
  • Food manufacturing experience
  • Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • Exposure to food safety and quality systems
  • Experience working with automated production equipment
  • Experience commissioning or installing new machinery
What's on Offer?
  • Permanent full-time employment
  • Competitive hourly rate up to $40 per hour + superannuation
  • Stable Monday to Friday roster
  • Opportunity to work on new production line installations
  • Supportive engineering team and leadership
  • Long-term career growth with a successful manufacturing business


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call Dave on 0477551369 now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



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Job Summary

  • Published on: 15 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Manufacturing and Operations
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: NSW - Illawarra Region
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: NSW - Illawarra Region