Maintenance Fitter

Grove Fruit Juice is one of the largest 100% Australian family owned fresh fruit processors in Australia.

We are a vertically integrated manufacturing business which includes large-scale farm production, high-volume raw juice extraction and world class automated bottling systems.

Our philosophy is simple; we want to produce consistently high quality, healthy juices all year round for our consumers to enjoy.

• The Opportunity

Utilise your knowledge and experience to perform routine / preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, upgrades and various other activities within our small maintenance team, to achieve the most effective and efficient performance of our juice manufacturing site and equipment. This is for work on our afternoon shift - 2pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday, with occassional overtime.

Your focus will be across the following areas :

• Liaising with machine operators and production supervisors.
• Monitoring factory equipment to identify possible breakdown and repair.
• Grease and fill equipment as required.
• Develop an understanding of all factory equipment and services.
• Design and modify equipment in conjunction with Site Manager and outside contractors.
• Install new machinery as required.
• Maintain the appropriate spares to ensure mínimal lost time in factory.
• Carry out mechanical work as required.
• Supervise outside contractors while they are on-site.
• Ensure the workshop area is kept in a safe condition.
• Assist in investigations of safety relating to equipment and systems.
• About You

Experience in food manufacturing, preferably in the chilled sector is a prerequisite.

The following is regarded as key criteria to be considered for the role :

• Forklift license is essential.
• Experience with pasteurising, bottling and other bottle related equipment.
• Mig Tig welding experience.
• Excellent diagnostic skills.
• Understanding of HACCP standards.
• Experience in fabrication.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to remain professional and calm under pressure.
• You must be comfortable working in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• You must be willing to work to flexible hours (including weekends and overtime).
• Role Type
• In-house - Permanent - Full-time - Associate
• Company Overview
• Grove Fruit Juice is one of the largest 100% Australian family owned fresh fruit processors in Australia. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing business which includes large-scale farm production, high-volume raw juice extraction and world class automated bottling systems. Our philosophy is simple; we want to produce consistently high quality, healthy juices all year round for our consumers to enjoy.