Mechanical Fitter – 24/7 Beef Processing Plant

Kilcoy Global Foods; Somerset Regional; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Diversity in the workforce

Wholesale tools at discount

Discounted premium meat

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods currently has permanent opportunities for Mechanical Fitters to join our team in a fast-paced, 24/7 beef production environment. Work environments will vary from agricultural, production, refrigeration, biomass boiler and rendering.

The role involves preventative and breakdown maintenance, improving systems, collaborating with production, and supporting capital projects, with a strong emphasis on safety and priority management.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications – Certificate III in Engineering as a minimum.
• Experience in Maintenance Fitter or Fitter-Mechanic role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and great diagnostics for fault finding.
• Beef slaughter process equipment (highly regarded).
• Unlimited working rights within Australia.
• Vaccinated against Q Fever (or willing).

Responsibilities

• Preventative and breakdown maintenance activities, with a strong focus on a preventative approach.
• Contribution of ideas and input to improved systems, procedures and maintenance.
• Engage with the production team to optimise the performance of all equipment on a daily basis.
• Assist in capital and continuous improvement projects as directed.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, health and environment.
• Understand the urgent nature of the business and manage competing priorities.
• Prioritise urgent repairs of equipment.
• Understand the importance of troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Coordinate and collaborate with contractors as well as other departments regarding reliable maintenance of the various sections of the plant.

Skills

Maintenance Fitter experience

Fitter-Mechanic experience

Mechanical diagnostics

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Engineering

Job description

Kilcoy Global Foods currently has permanent opportunities for Mechanical Fitters to join our team in a fast-paced, 24/7 beef production environment. Work environments will vary from agricultural, production, refrigeration, biomass boiler and rendering.

The role involves preventative and breakdown maintenance, improving systems, collaborating with production, and supporting capital projects, with a strong emphasis on safety and priority management.