Mechanical Engineering Technician

JBS; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly regional allowance

Certificate III in Feedlot Operations:

Retail discounts

Health insurance discounts

Training & career development

Job summary

JBS Australia is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineering Technicians to join our Maintenance Team across multiple sites in Australia. This full-time role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor with standard Monday–Friday hours and optional Saturday overtime.

We offer a competitive annual salary not less than $79,423 plus superannuation, with strong career development, on-site team support, and opportunities across several Beef City and regional sites.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience within the meat industry advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics, as well as a basic knowledge of electrics and welding skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement approach.
• Ability to support a broad variety of mechanical work.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work various shifts.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tests of mechanical systems, collects and analyses data, and assembles and installs mechanical assemblies in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
• Ensuring maximum equipment uptime by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Engaging in fabrication, installation and repair of mechanical machines, instruments or appliances.
• Ensuring that all work is carried out to the Company requirements and conforms to all relevant regulations.
• Utilising fault-finding to troubleshoot and rectify problems.

Tools

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrics

Welding

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is Australia's largest and most respected lotfeeder.

With a capacity of 150,000+ cattle across 6 feedlots spanning more than 10,000 hectares, we are the leaders in both grain and grass-fed beef.

Why Work for JBS Australia?

• Attractive weekly regional allowance
• Certificate III in Feedlot Operations: nationally recognised qualification for eligible employees. Learn on the job, no cost to you!
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

There are exciting opportunities for experienced Mechanical Engineering Technicians to join our busy Maintenance Team in our Beef City site 4356, Bordertown site 5268, Brooklyn site 3012, Cobram site 3644, Dinmore Site 4303, Longford site 7301, Riverina Feedlot 2703, Rockhampton site 4701 and Townsville site 4811. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this is a full-time position working Monday to Friday with optional overtime on Saturdays where available. (Both AM and PM shifts available.)

Our conditions of employment are one of the best in the industry! The annual salary for this role is not less than $79,423 plus superannuation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducts tests of mechanical systems, collects and analyses data, and assembles and installs mechanical assemblies in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
• Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Engaging in fabrication, installation and repair of mechanical machines, instruments or appliances
• Ensuring that all work is carried out to the Company and requirements and conforms to all relevant regulations
• Utilising fault-finding to troubleshoot and rectify problems

Qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician

• Previous experience in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment
• Previous experience within the meat industry advantageous
• Sound knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics, as well as a basic knowledge of electrics and welding skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated continuous improvement approach
• Ability to support a broad variety of mechanical work
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
• Ability to work various shifts
• Full Australian working rights

The ad is valid for 28 days.