Maintenance Fitter

JBS Australia Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & PPE provided

Relocation assistance

Discounted meat products onsite

Job summary

JBS Australia is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to ensure our production equipment runs safely, efficiently and reliably. You will join a skilled maintenance team, perform preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and contribute to site-wide continuous improvement initiatives.

We offer fixed rosters including day, afternoon, night, and weekend shifts with a 9-day fortnight option, plus relocation assistance for eligible candidates. Strong mechanical skills and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a Mechanical Fitter trade qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy industry environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and restore operations quickly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

Strong mechanical fault finding

Troubleshooting

Teamwork / Independence

Education

Mechanical Fitter trade qualification

Job description

About the Role

As a Maintenance Fitter, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our production equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably. Working alongside a skilled maintenance team, you’ll complete preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Shift Options

Choose from a range of fixed rosters:

• Day Shift | 6:00am - 3:20pm
• Afternoon Shift | 2:00pm - 11:20pm
• Night Shift - Team A | 10:00pm - 7:20am (Sunday to Thursday)
• Night Shift - Team B | 10:00pm - 7:20am (Monday to Friday)
• Weekend Crew | 4:00am - 4:00pm (Friday to Monday)

Selected rosters include a 9-day fortnight with alternating rostered days off, providing additional time to spend with family, pursue hobbies, or simply recharge.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• A Mechanical Fitter trade qualification
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy industry environments
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• A commitment to workplace safety
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Employee Benefits

At JBS, we believe in rewarding our people. In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with:

• Competitive hourly rates from $45.10 to $51.87 per hour, plus overtime and applicable shift penalties
• All uniforms and PPE provided
• Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
• Long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation
• Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport, flights and/or short-term accommodation
• Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars
• Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire
• Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers
• 15% off Dell Technologies products
• Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
• Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)
• Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card - Australia’s premier member benefits program
• $50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club
• 10% off eligible Telstra mobile plans

About JBS Australia

JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processing company and part of the global JBS Group, one of the world’s leading food businesses. Our Dinmore facility is one of the largest beef processing sites in the Southern Hemisphere, where our Maintenance Team plays a vital role in keeping our operations running safely and efficiently.

At JBS, we invest in our people. We offer stable careers, genuine opportunities for advancement, and a workplace where your skills and contribution are recognised.