Maintenance Fabricator

Gundagai Meat Processors; South Gundagai; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Training & advancement

Supportive team

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Gundagai Meat Processors (GMP) is seeking a Maintenance Fabricator to study engineering drawings, fabricate and repair plant equipment across the GMP site. You will work with stainless and mild steel, cut and form metal sections, and join components using welding while ensuring hygiene and quality standards in a meat processing environment.

Routine and preventive maintenance, emergency breakdown response, and support for installation and commissioning of new equipment are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or equivalent with on-the-job training in metal fabrication
• Experience/qualification alternatives as stated

Responsibilities

• Study and interpret drawings to determine fabrication and repair requirements across GMP site
• Select and prepare metal stock including stainless and mild steel
• Cut marked metal sections using plasma, oxy cutting and hand tools
• Shape, bend and form metal sections using hand and machine tools
• Assemble fabricated parts and join components with welding and fastenings
• Inspect welds for width, penetration and accuracy; finish surfaces to meet hygiene standards
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical plant and respond to breakdowns
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and safety compliance

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Fault finding

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade)

Certificate IV in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Plasma cutting

Oxy cutting

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Maintenance Fabricator position within Gundagai Meat Processors (GMP). The role involves studying and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches and specifications to determine fabrication and repair requirements for plant equipment and structures across the GMP site. You will work with metal stock including stainless steel and mild steel plate, sections and pipe, cut marked out metal sections using hand tools, grinders, plasma and oxy cutting equipment and metal cutting machines, and shape, bend and form metal sections using hand and machine tools with the application of heat where required. You will align, fit and assemble fabricated parts, join metal components using stick, MIG and TIG welding processes, bolting and other mechanical fastening methods, and inspect completed welds for bead width, penetration and accuracy. You will perform routine and preventive maintenance on mechanical plant, respond promptly to emergency breakdowns, assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment, and maintain accurate maintenance records.

Key responsibilities

• Study and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches and specifications to determine the fabrication and repair requirements for plant equipment and structures across the GMP site
• Select, measure, mark out and prepare metal stock, including stainless steel and mild steel plate, sections and pipe, ensuring materials are clean and suitable for use in a meat processing environment
• Cut marked out metal sections and shapes to size using hand tools, grinders, plasma and oxy cutting equipment and metal cutting machines
• Shape, bend and form metal sections, plate and pipe using hand and machine tools, and with the application of heat where required, to produce components for repairs and new equipment installations
• Align, fit and assemble fabricated parts using hand tools and measuring instruments to ensure correct fit and tolerance before joining
• Join metal components using stick, MIG and TIG welding processes, together with bolting and other mechanical fastening methods, to repair existing equipment and fabricate new equipment and structures
• Inspect completed welds for bead width, penetration and accuracy, and finish fabricated work by grinding, filing, cleaning and polishing so that it meets structural integrity, quality and hygiene standards required in a meat processing plant
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on all mechanical plant, including but not limited to conveyors, chains, motors and production machinery
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns, diagnose mechanical failures, conduct root cause analysis and implement effective repairs to minimise production downtime
• Assist in the installation, assembly and commissioning of new equipment and machinery, ensuring that any modification to existing plant is approved by the Maintenance Manager and meets WHS requirements

About you

• Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade), Boilermaking or an equivalent metal trade qualification, together with at least two years of on the job training, OR a Certificate IV in a relevant engineering discipline
• Applicants with at least three years of relevant fabrication and maintenance experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications
• Demonstrated experience and confidence in stick, MIG and TIG welding, and in cutting, shaping and fabricating metal components, including stainless steel
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and schematics
• Sound mechanical fault finding and natural problem solving skills, with the ability to diagnose issues and complete repairs under time pressure
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team
• High level of communication skills and the ability to liaise with staff at all levels across the organisation
• Strong organisational skills with an eye for accuracy and detail
• A commitment to working safely and in line with food safety and quality assurance requirements
• Willingness to undertake shift work, weekend work and rostered on call duties

About us

GMP is a progressive meat processing business owned and operated by the Barton family in regional New South Wales, Australia. The plant is conveniently located halfway between Sydney and Melbourne on the Hume Highway in the beautiful foothills of the Snowy Mountains which is a prime lamb growing region. GMP has long been committed to the region and its people, innovation, and the meat processing industry. The business has recently completed an exciting expansion project to increase annual production capacity, export certification, and increased automation. GMP is one of the most modern processing facilities in Australia.

Competitive salary plus superannuation

Some paid overtime may also be required in addition to standard hours

Ongoing training and opportunity to advance through the business

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team

A positive and inclusive work environment