Maintenance Fitter

NH Foods Australia; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakey Beef Exports is seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join a highly skilled team in a dynamic production environment. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and perform fault-finding, diagnostics and repair work across a range of mechanical and automated systems.

The role involves fabricating parts with lathes and mills, rapid response to breakdowns, and working to Lock Out Tag Out procedures to maintain high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Fault finding and diagnostics experience in mechanical systems.
• Exposure to manufacturing/industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault-finding and diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and robotics systems.
• Fabricate/modify replacement parts using lathes and mills.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform rapid repairs.
• Carry out repairs, replacements and adjustments on pumps, motors, conveyors and gearboxes.
• Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures and prioritise safety.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operations.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Safety conscious

WHS knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Job description

Opportunity

Oakey Beef Exports is one of Australia’s largest and most advanced processing plants, offering a unique opportunity to work locally with the resources of an industry leader! Diversify your experience with a range of class-leading equipment, machinery and robotics.

Role

You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of Maintenance Fitters and work closely with other Maintenance tradespersons. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, your role will be to:

• Perform comprehensive fault-finding and diagnostic assessments across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, low voltage electrical and robotics systems;
• Conduct end-to-end fabrication and modification of replacement parts including use of lathes and mills;
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and deliver rapid repairs to reduce downtime;
• Carry out repairs, replacements and adjustments on range of machinery from pumps to motors, conveyors and gearboxes;
• Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures, holding safety as the highest priority; and
• Collaborate with other maintenance and production teams to support operations.

This position will work a rotating roster, provided approximately 10 weeks in advance. Shift start times will vary between 3:00am and 10:00pm.

What skill are we looking for?

• Remain calm under pressure, working alongside a busy production setting
• Possess high attention to safety
• Knowledge of WHS practices and procedures

What experience are we looking for?

This Position Is Open To Applications From Skilled, Qualified Fitters As Well As Current Apprentices. As Such, You Will Hold Or Will Be Working Toward a Minimum Of Certificate III In Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Machining). To Be Successful, You Will

• Have demonstrated experience in fault finding, root cause analysis and diagnostics
• Have exposure to manufacturing/industrial environments and heavy machinery

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