Piggery Maintenance Engineer - Farm Technician

The Sunpork Group; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff discounts

Job summary

SunPork Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Farm Technician to support our Queensland piggery operations in Millmerran, QLD. The role is full time, permanent, and requires hands-on maintenance of mechanical and automated systems across farm units to ensure safe, continuous production and optimal animal welfare.

Key duties include reviewing technical drawings, performing maintenance, diagnosing problems, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a farming environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated safety leadership in the past and a safe workplace mindset.
• Hands-on maintenance delivery in an agribusiness setting.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, piping, schematics, and wiring diagrams to determine test specs and objectives.
• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on farm mechanical systems 24/7.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts and power systems; diagnose problems and propose solutions.
• Maintain maintenance records and cost estimates; assist with spare parts procurement.
• Collaborate with farm managers to minimize disruption and ensure animal welfare.

Job description

SunPork Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Farm Technician to support our Queensland piggery operations in Millmerran, QLD. The role is full time, permanent, and requires hands-on maintenance of mechanical and automated systems across farm units to ensure safe, continuous production and optimal animal welfare.

Key duties include reviewing technical drawings, performing maintenance, diagnosing problems, and maintaining records.