Maintenance Fitter (Lead)

We are looking for a Lead Maintenance Fitter (Internal title - Mechanical Area Specialist) to join the Brewing engineering team at the Tooheys brewery! Working with iconic brands, this role will support the delivery of our products through minimising waste events related to machine efficiency on-site.

Reporting to the Brewing Engineer, the Lead Maintenance Fitter is responsible for ensuring the ongoing reliability of our assets in the brewing department area at Tooheys. This is a Permanent full-time day shift-based role, Tuesday to Saturday 6am to 2pm, based at the Toohey’s Brewery in Lidcombe. Overtime is paid in addition.

Some of the skills you will bring to the role:

· A mechanical fitter trade qualification (fitter), Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade

· Strong hands-on experience (5+ years) in mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing FMCG environment

· Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles, maintenance practices, problem solving and failure analysis techniques.

· Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to record work completed

· Experience with preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment

· Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

· Strong motivation to succeed and deliver quality results

· Experience with liquid processing equipment such as valves, pumps and centrifuges will be highly regarded

Some of the things you’ll be doing in the role:

· Scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance – 80 to 90% of your time will be on the tools

· Working in a team with two area mechanical specialists (fitters) an electrical specialist and C&A engineer: Reliability projects and problem solving to optimise production and minimise downtime

· Provide mechanical technical guidance to shift trades and production teams.

· Supervise contractors and ensure adherence to site safety, quality and environment policies

· Champion a safety-first culture across the Brewery

What You Get In Return

· Long-term growth and career development opportunities within Lion.

· Training provided in our Lion processes, assets, lean methodologies and TPM .

· Collaborative working environment and be part of a high-performing team.

· Empowerment and ownership of your role end to end

· And of course, employee product allowance - enjoy some free beer on us!

Here at Tooheys and Lion, we choose to be a leader in driving inclusion, diversity, and gender parity in all teams in all areas of the business.

Are you hesitating to apply because you don’t think you meet all the criteria? If you believe you are aligned with our values at Lion, we’d encourage you to still click on that apply button so we can explore your unique skill set and the value you could add to one of our teams.