Mechanical Fitter - Maintenance

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team at our Specialty Cheese facility in Burnie, Tasmania.

Working across a structured rotating shift roster, you’ll undertake preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding and equipment improvements to support plant reliability and minimise production downtime.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking proactive, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across the site.
• Diagnosing faults and responding to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Mechanical fitting, machining and repairs across production equipment.
• Welding and fabrication, including TIG welding on stainless steel.
• Supporting plant upgrades, installations and continuous improvement activities.
• Working safely and collaboratively with the broader maintenance and production teams.

About you

• Trade qualified in Mechanical Fitting, Fitting & Machining or a similar mechanical trade, with strong 4th-year apprentices also to be considered.
• Previous maintenance experience within dairy, food, FMCG or manufacturing will be highly regarded.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills and the ability to work confidently and autonomously.
• Experience with pneumatics is highly desirable, with hydraulic knowledge also advantageous.
• TIG welding experience would be highly regarded.
• Comfortable working a structured rotating roster that includes days, nights and weekends.

We’ll support you with

• A structured 6-week rotating roster, with two weekends worked across the six-week cycle and additional overtime opportunities available.
• Ongoing training and development, including additional licences and tickets where required.
• The opportunity to join an established and experienced multi-trade maintenance team.

If you believe you are a strong fit for our Burnie Maintenance Team, please click Apply to submit your application.

Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.