Fitter

Hilltop Meats Pty Ltd; Young; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunity

Family-owned company

Safe working environment

Friendly maintenance staff

Quarterly Attendance Bonus

Job summary

Hilltop Meats Pty Ltd, located in New South Wales, is seeking a maintenance technician to service and repair food processing equipment within a rotating shift pattern. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and participate in weekend maintenance and plant shutdowns as required.

The role requires a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical or equivalent, with experience in a food production environment preferred. A permanent, long-term opportunity with a supportive team awaits.

Qualifications

• Qualified Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical trade.
• Experience in a food production environment is advantageous.
• Permanent role with longevity and career prospects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair food processing equipment and systems.
• Work across rotating shifts, including weekends and shutdowns.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure production reliability.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Steam systems

TIG/Stick welding

Industrial refrigeration

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical

Apprenticeship considered (4th year)

Job description

Your new company

Hilltop Meats is an industry leader in the processing and distribution of Australian grass feed beef. Our company provides quality freshness and valued beef products to all parts of the globe. Our commitment to our farmers, customers and workforce is paramount in producing a quality product.

Your new role

Your new role will see you reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor working with food processing equipment and systems on a variety of shifts rotating weekly to support production. Weekend maintenance days and Shutdowns form part of this role and are shared between team members.

What you'll need to succeed

• QualifiedCertificate III in Engineering - Mechanical trade (4th year apprentices will be considered)
• Experience within a food production environment is highly advantageous.
• Looking for longevity in a permanent role, with career prospects.

Preferred skill set

• Experience with fault finding and maintenance on a production/processing line
• Fault find and service pneumatic components
• Fault find and service hydraulic components
• Fault find and service steam components
• Tig and stick welding
• Experience with industrial refrigeration systems

What you'll get in return

• A permanent opportunity/long term employment
• Employment with a continually growing family owned and operated company
• Be part of a safe working environment
• Work with a great team offriendlymaintenance staff
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus

You will be required to undertake a six month probation period with a review upon completion. We offer a competitive hourly rate ranging from $46 - $54 per hour based on Australian skill qualification and experience.