Technical Support Tradesperson

JBS; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Long-term technical training

Onsite PPE provided

Product/company discounts

Job summary

JBS Australia is seeking a motivated Technical Support Tradesperson to join the Maintenance team at the Dinmore facility in Queensland. The role focuses on language support between English and Spanish-speaking tradespeople and acts as a bridge to site operations.

You will provide fault finding, assist with preventative maintenance, and help onboard international staff into our fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Fitting & Turning or related trade.
• Fluent English and Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance trades teams.
• Assist with fault finding and problem-solving on production equipment.
• Support equipment reliability and preventative maintenance programs.
• Translate and interpret information between English and Spanish speakers.
• Assist in onboarding Spanish-speaking employees.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support maintenance planning and scheduling activities.
• Ensure compliance with site safety, quality, and food safety standards.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Troubleshooting

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Electrical/Mechanical trade

Tools

Maintenance systems

Job description

JBS Australia is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Technical Support Tradesperson to join our Maintenance team at our Dinmore facility. This unique opportunity has been designed to support the successful onboarding, development and integration of skilled international tradespeople participating in JBS Australia's Global Talent Program.

Ideally suited to candidates with an Electrical or Mechanical trade background and fluency in both English and Spanish, this role will act as a key link between our international workforce and site operations. Reporting to the Maintenance Leadership Team, you will facilitate technical communication, training, knowledge sharing and cultural integration, helping employees successfully transition into the Dinmore manufacturing environment.

A key component of the role will be providing language and translation support between Spanish-speaking tradespeople and site leadership, ensuring clear understanding of technical, safety and operational requirements. You will also assist employees to navigate site systems, processes and workplace expectations while supporting training, competency development and ongoing engagement within the maintenance team.

This role will initially be offered as a fixed-term contract to support the implementation and ongoing success of the Global Talent Program at Dinmore, with potential for future opportunities based on business requirements and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance trades teams
• Assist with fault finding and problem-solving on production equipment
• Support equipment reliability and preventative maintenance programs
• Work closely with Maintenance Supervisors and production teams to minimise downtime
• Translate and interpret technical, safety, and operational information between English and Spanish speakers
• Support the onboarding and integration of Spanish-speaking employees
• Assist in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities
• Support maintenance planning and scheduling activities
• Ensure compliance with site safety, quality, and food safety standards

About You

• Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Fitting & Turning, or a related trade
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, food processing, or heavy industry environments
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple teams and cultures
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Intermediate computer skills and the ability to learn maintenance systems

Why Join JBS?

• All uniforms and PPE provided
• Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
• Long-term technical training and career development opportunities with a global organisation
• Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport, flights or short-term accommodation
• Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands including R.M. Williams and Ariat
• Corporate discounts with Australian Super, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire, CommBank and Dell Technologies, Specsavers and Telstra
• Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
• Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. The JBS Dinmore Processing Plant is the largest beef facility in the southern hemisphere. Located near Ipswich, in southeast Queensland, the facility has a daily production ability of 3,400 cattle and employs approximately 2,500 people.

JBS Australia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.