Fitter Racecourse Mill

Mackay Sugar; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

4 day work week during maintenance

Training and development

Discounts at 500+ businesses

PPE supplied

Job summary

Mackay Sugar is seeking a skilled Maintenance Team member to support the Racecourse Mill operations in Mackay, Australia. The role focuses on meeting targets for throughput, safety and quality by maintaining and repairing factory plant and machinery during the day shift.

You will hold an Engineering Trade Qualification (Mechanical Fitting or Fabrication), have a strong focus on safety, and thrive in a continuous improvement environment. Full working rights in Australia are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering trade qualification (Mechanical Fitting or Fabrication)
• Strong safety focus and commitment to wellbeing of colleagues
• Experience in heavy industry repair and maintenance is desirable
• Full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to factory plant and machinery.
• Support meeting targets of throughput, safety and quality.
• Work on day shift within the Racecourse Maintenance Team

Skills

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Engineering trade qualification (Mechanical Fitting or Fabrication)

Job description

You will be able to use your skills in a unique industry as a key member of the Racecourse Maintenance Team. A team-based position focused on meeting challenging targets of throughput, safety, and quality. You will help to ensure the successful operation and performance of the Mill and it’s supporting infrastructure and equipment. The role will involve performing maintenance and repairs to factory plant and machinery working day shift.

As a minimum you will hold and / or maintain the following Qualifications and Licences:

• Engineering Trade Qualification (Mechanical Fitting or Fabrication)
• An excellent focus on safety and a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of all work colleagues
• Experience in heavy industry repair and maintenance is desirable although not essential
• Must Hold Full working rights in Australia

You will be a person that is

• Comfortable with working in a continuous improvement environment
• Be driven by systems, processes and discipline.
• Be team oriented.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Have effective communication skills; and
• Be focused on internal customer service.

Why Join Mackay Sugar?

• Permanent, Full-Time Employment
• 5 Weeks of Annual Leave
• 4 Day Work Week during the Maintenance Season
• Training and Development to maintain and expand your skill set
• Access to discounted products and services at more than 500 business nationally
• All PPE and prescription glasses supplied

About Mackay Sugar

Located in tropical North Queensland where a unique lifestyle can be blended with a progressive business, Mackay is home to Australia’s second largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar. With more than 140 years’ experience in raw sugar production and employing up to 800 people seasonally, Mackay Sugar is an iconic Australian brand that contributes significantly to our economy and community.

A member of the Nordzucker Group since 2019, Mackay Sugar is undergoing an exciting period of change and growth. Nordzucker is one of the leading sugar manufacturers in Europe and brings a network of global ideas, innovation and opportunities to Mackay Sugar.

Mackay Sugar Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

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