Boilermaker

Mort & Co; Dalby; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Industry-leading equipment

Job summary

Mort & Co is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join the Grassdale maintenance team. This permanent full-time role focuses on safe, accurate maintenance of plant and equipment, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence at the Grassdale facility.

You will perform welding tasks (MMAW, GMAW, TIG), uphold safety standards, and maintain records while collaborating with the team and management to ensure reliable operations and high-quality outcomes for our processing plant.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in a relevant welding/boilermaking discipline.
• Apprenticeship and on-the-job training completed.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a processing plant environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Desirable: Working at heights, Confined Space, Hot Work Permits, Gas Test Atmosphere, Forklift, TIG experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all company-owned plant and equipment to minimise unplanned downtime.
• Perform evaluations on equipment and complete maintenance to restore serviceability.
• Ensure quality of work and regular communication with management and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and data input in line with Mort & Co policy and procedures.

Skills

MMAW

GMAW

TIG

Metal fabrication

Safety awareness

Team communication

Safe work practices

Education

Certificate III in a relevant trade

Tools

CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Mort & Co is one of Australia's most innovative privately-owned beef cattle lot feeding, management and marketing companies, and a leading exporter of premium Australian agricultural products.

Driven by a passionate desire for quality and innovation, Mort & Co has diversified to welcome a range of complementary and sustainable business solutions in addition to strong community engagement and support for local communities.

Mort & Co's flagship feedlot at Grassdale is a world-class facility with a strong reputation in the agricultural and beef industry. Mort & Co has taken significant steps to set the standard in environmental impact and animal welfare setting them apart as sustainable, responsible and forward thinking.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Boilermaker to join our Maintenance at Grassdale. This permanent full-time position will be responsible for:

This position works to ensure that operations are completed safely, accurately, in a timely manner and in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence by:

• Ensuring all company owned and operated plant and equipment is maintained in excellent working order in accordance with agreed standards, to minimise unplanned downtime.
• Performing evaluations on equipment and completing necessary maintenance to return the equipment to a serviceable state.
• Exercising responsibility for the quality of their own work.
• Communicating all relevant information regularly to management, staff, internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the effective and efficient operation of feedlot maintenance.
• Maintaining accurate records, ensuring timely accessibility and high-quality data input, in line with Mort & Co policy and procedure.

ABOUT YOU

The Key Criteria Include:

• Interest in working within a processing plant and growing a career in feed mill operations.
• Certificate III in a relevant trade.
• Experience gained through apprenticeship and on the job training.
• Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMAW); Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with the team, other departments and external stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable care for self and others, role model safe work practices, reporting incidents and hazards and work to proactive safety solutions.
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Highly desirable, but not essential:
  • Working at Heights Certification
  • Confined Space Ticket
  • Hot work Permit
  • Permit to work
  • Gas Test Atmosphere Certification.
  • Forklift licence
  • Experience in Thermal lancing or Arc Air Gouging
  • Computerised management maintenance systems
  • Experience in TIG

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Australian built and owned, we care about you, and deliver a values-driven culture.
• Mort & Co Employee Discounts.
• Work with a great crew and industry leading equipment.