Plant Reliability Fitter: Malteurop Australia Pty Ltd

Malteurop is a global leader in malting, producing high-quality malt for brewers and distillers worldwide. We are seeking a detail-driven and proactive Plant Reliability Fitter to join our Australian operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth production flow—from incoming raw materials through to finished product shipping. If you’re organised, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an international food manufacturing business. Position: Plant Reliability FitterLocation: Geelong, VIC Company: Malteurop Australia Pty Ltd Reporting to: Maintenance Supervisor About The Role Malteurop Australia is seeking an experienced Plant Reliability Fitter to join our Geelong operations. This hands-on role is critical to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our plant through high-quality mechanical installation, maintenance, and fault-finding activities. You will work as part of a cohesive Maintenance team, collaborating closely with production staff, contractors, and management to minimise downtime and support continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities

• Install, test, and commission mechanical equipment including ducting, pipework, conveyors, elevators, and associated systems
• Respond promptly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns to maintain plant reliability
• Carry out preventative maintenance activities in line with the site CMMS and maintenance schedules
• Investigate mechanical failures and implement corrective and remedial actions
• Complete all required maintenance and installation documentation accurately
• Provide technical support and advice to production teams, quality laboratories, and management
• Work collaboratively with external contractors and ensure compliance with site safety, environmental, and operational standards
• Actively participate in ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, HACCP, and FSSC22000 requirements
• Support audits, inspections, and visits from customers and industry representatives
• Contribute to project work, corrective action initiatives, and continuous improvement activities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Malteurop policies, procedures, and values
• Adhere to all occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation, including the OHS Act 2004 and Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic)
• Promote a safe workplace culture and ensure contractors comply with all site requirements

About You You are a motivated and technically capable tradesperson who thrives in an industrial environment and values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. Our Values At Malteurop, we live our core values every day:

• Act Together
• Dare to be Entrepreneurial
• Be Genuine
• Work for the Long Term

What We Offer

• A stable role with a global industry leader
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
• Opportunities to contribute to major plant projects and improvements

Ongoing learning and development Requirements: You will bring:

• Trade qualification in Fitting & Turning (essential)
• Solid experience in a similar industrial or manufacturing maintenance role
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and CMMS
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and projects
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Access desirable)
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable but not essential:

• EWP (Elevated Work Platform) licence

Other information: Our recruitment policy is committed to the inclusion of workers with disabilities. Please let us know if you need any adjustments for a potential interview.