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Dandenong VIC 3164

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Founded in 1927, KENT WORLDWIDE is a family-owned US company built around specialty ingredients and consumer brands. Over the years, the business has become known around the world for our strength in manufacturing and marketing.

The KENT WORDWIDE Consumer Brand Business in APAC is a leading provider of a portfolio offering both Petcare solutions and Food & Beverage products.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing site in Dandenong.

This is a great opportunity for a trade-qualified fitter looking to further develop their maintenance career in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Working as part of a supportive maintenance team, you'll help maintain, repair, and improve production equipment while gaining exposure to modern manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll play an important role in ensuring our equipment remains safe, reliable, and operating efficiently to support production outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out preventative and routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Assisting with breakdown diagnosis and repair activities to minimise downtime
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades
• Maintaining production, packing, conveying, and palletising equipment
• Completing maintenance records and assisting with spare parts management
• Working closely with production teams to support efficient operations
• Contributing ideas for equipment and process improvements
• Following site safety procedures and ensuring all work is completed in accordance with WHS requirements

What you'll bring

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter or similar engineering trade
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, food, beverage, packaging, or warehousing environment
• TIG and/or MIG welding experience
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to automated production, conveying, packing, or palletising equipment will be highly regarded
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Why join us?

• Work in a supportive team environment that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Develop your technical skills across a diverse range of manufacturing equipment
• Contribute to products used by households and pet owners across Australia and beyond
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