Maintenance Fitter

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Maintenance Fitter to join our Melbourne Port Terminal team. Reporting to the Asset & Maintenance Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, availability and performance of our plant and equipment while contributing to continuous improvement and capital projects across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on tradesperson who enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and working ina fast-paced industrial environment.

This is an afternoon shift – 2.30pm – 10.30pm - Flexibility to working day, afternoon, or night shifts, including overtime and callouts when required, is essential.

Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen or have the right to live and work in this location

Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:

• Undertaking planned and preventative maintenance works with some minor capital works • Analysing, diagnosing and repairing faults in critical plant and equipment • Inspecting all mechanical systems and equipment to identify hazards and defects and to ensure compliance with Australian Standards • Assisting in the development, maintenance and use of safety systems within the maintenance department • Registering work orders on the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) • Working closely with the maintenance team and supervising peers and contractors when needed. • Inducting and working with contractors and other external service providers • Working in accordance with LDC’s safety policies and procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment with heavy machinery. • Knowledge and experience in the repair and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. • Experience in supervising peers and contractors. • The ability to self-manage and complete allocated work in a safe and efficient manner and to a high standard. • Flexibility to work shift hours to support operational requirements. • A current drivers’ license. • An ability to work at heights and within confined spaces. • The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team. • Strong focus on Safety. • Excellent problem solving and time management skills.

Desirable Skills & experience

• “S” class electrical licence • Experience and understanding of the Grain Industry • Forklift licence • Trade Qualification in Mechanical Fitting or equivalent.

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