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Mechanical Tradesperson

Posted 22 Hours Ago
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Burnie, Tasmania
Entry level
Burnie, Tasmania
Entry level
As a Mechanical Tradesperson at Saputo, you will be responsible for mechanical fitting, covering breakdowns, and performing preventative maintenance. You will contribute to reducing technical downtime and work within a team to ensure compliance with safety and manufacturing standards. Ideal candidates will have mechanical trade qualifications and experience in a highly automated environment, and will collaborate on continuous improvement projects.
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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?

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

Join Saputo Dairy Australia as a Mechanical Fitting Tradesperson at our Burnie site. As a qualified tradesperson you will have experience as a mechanical fitter and sound knowledge of the trade, working within the food industry. You will be responsible for covering breakdowns, preventative maintenance & continuous improvement. You will join a maintenance team of around 40 people, around 3000 Saputo colleagues across Australia and more than 18,000 around the world.

 Key elements of your role will include:

  • Contributing to the Site KPI’s in reducing technical downtime and completing Preventative Maintenance schedules for compliance.
  • Ensuring good manufacturing practices is followed at all times adhering to Workplace Health and Safety, companies’ policies and procedures and site rules.
  • Building and maintaining a working team environment with a wide range of departments and across all levels throughout the business.
  • Shift work-24/7 Roster
  • Involvement in Continuous Improvement Projects

About you

You will have:

  • A Trade Qualification – Mechanical fitting or similar.
  • Previous work experience in a highly automated FMGC environment is desirable.
  • Previous experience using computer systems ideally SAP
  • Ability to problem solve via Problem solving methods.
  • Ability to work and communicate well within a team.
  • 4th Year Apprentices also encouraged to apply

We’ll support you with

  • The opportunity to make contributions that matter, whilst being supported by a multinational, values led company.

  • Learning and development opportunities with the ability to grow in your own way.
  • Flexible working options where operationally achievable
  • Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer.

    All applicants require full Australian working rights at the time of applying. 

    We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

     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.


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.

Top Skills

Mechanical Fitting
SAP

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