Feedlot Maintenance

Kenny's Creek Angus; Forbes; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenny's Creek Angus is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician for the Mount Feedlot, located near Forbes, NSW. You will service tractors, pumps, generators and other equipment, perform preventive maintenance and coordinate with contractors for major repairs.

The role emphasizes independent planning, teamwork, and strict safety adherence. Weekend roster may be required at times to keep feed operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general maintenance, ideally in a farm or industrial setting.
• Experience servicing machinery such as tractors, loaders, pumps and generators.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills.
• A practical, problem-solving approach and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Current driver's licence
• Willingness to work rostered weekends

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain machinery including tractors, loaders, pumps, augers and generators
• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance to catch problems early
• Diagnose faults and complete safe, efficient repairs to minimise downtime
• Perform fabrication and welding repairs on yards, fences, gates and rails
• Respond promptly to urgent issues, particularly those affecting animal welfare or feed operations
• Liaise with management on major repairs, prepare sites for contractors and assist as needed
• Keep accurate maintenance records, service logs and parts usage
• Keep the workshop, tools and maintenance areas clean, organised and in working order
• Work with feedlot staff to prioritise and schedule maintenance
• Follow WHS requirements at all times

Skills

General maintenance

Machinery servicing

Welding basics

Problem solving

Independent & team work

WHS compliance

Driver's licence

Scheduling & prioritising

Job description

No two days are the same. One day you might be servicing the grain mill, the next rebuilding a pump or welding a damaged yard rail. You'll work closely with the on-site team while having plenty of autonomy to plan and manage your own work. Your focus is preventative maintenance and fast, effective in-house repairs. Major breakdowns are handled by external specialists, with you coordinating and supporting them.

Key responsibilities

• Service and maintain machinery including tractors, loaders, pumps, augers and generators
• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance to catch problems early
• Diagnose faults and complete safe, efficient repairs to minimise downtime
• Perform fabrication and welding repairs on yards, fences, gates and rails
• Respond promptly to urgent issues, particularly those affecting animal welfare or feed operations
• Liaise with management on major repairs, prepare sites for contractors and assist as needed
• Keep accurate maintenance records, service logs and parts usage
• Keep the workshop, tools and maintenance areas clean, organised and in working order
• Work with feedlot staff to prioritise and schedule maintenance
• Follow WHS requirements at all times

About you

• Proven experience in general maintenance, ideally in a farm, feedlot or industrial setting
• Experience servicing machinery such as tractors, loaders, pumps and generators
• Basic welding and fabrication skills
• A practical, problem-solving approach and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Current driver's licence
• Willingness to work rostered weekends

About us

The Mount Feedlot is a 5,000-head feedlot 22km west of Forbes, specialising in mid-fed Angus beef.