Mechanical Fitters | Kilcoy

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 is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business, renowned for exceptional quality and innovation. Specialising in premium Australian beef, lamb and high-quality protein products, Kilcoy Global Foods products are enjoyed in more than 50 countries.

Kilcoy Pastoral Company Limited | 4830 D’Aguilar Highway, Winya, Qld. 4515 | Full time

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.

• 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.

REMUNERATION

• Night Shift $56.08 per hour.
• Day shift $48.28 per hour.

ROSTER

• Night Shift | 16:00 - 04:00hrs.
• Day Shift | 4.00 - 16:00hrs.
• 5 days on, 4 days off then 4 days on, 5 days off.

ABOUT YOU

• 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.
• Reliable, motivated self-starter.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills and communication skills.
• FMCG or manufacturing environment (highly regarded).
• Beef slaughter process equipment(highly regarded).
• Associated downstream offal and rendering plant and equipment(highly regarded).
• Downstream processing (boning, chilling, packaging, labelling and transfer systems)(highly regarded).
• Unlimited working rights within Australia.
• Ability to work alongside a diverse workforce.
• Drivers licence and reliable vehicle, or reliable means of getting to work.
• Vaccinated (or willing to be) against Q Fever.

BENEFITS

• Remove heavy traffic from your daily commute.
• Highly experienced Education team providing on-the-job training.
• An organisation where cultural diversity is celebrated.
• Equipment – option to purchase food processing tools and equipment, (knives, steels etc., at wholesale prices).
• Access to discounted premium meat.

This is a long-term career opportunity, working for an enterprise business with our Global HQ on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. We have recorded business growth of 20% year on year with sales in excess of $2.5 billion. We are committed to building a work environment that fosters an agile plus flexible workplace and where employee wellbeing is paramount.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job related qualifications and experiences. Some of the information we collect via your application form and resume is “personal” information as defined by the Privacy Act. All information provided via your application form and resume is treated as confidential.

About Kilcoy Global Foods

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global food solutions provider, renowned for exceptional quality, innovation, and industry-leading sustainability practices. We are passionate about creating fresh, natural, healthy, and convenient solutions. Our premium beef, lamb, and high-quality protein brands are produced at our state-of-the-art Australian facilities and enjoyed by customers across the globe. If you’re passionate about quality and innovation too, we’d love to meet you. We’ll work well together.