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JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon. JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
The JBS Dinmore Processing Plant is the largest beef facility in the southern hemisphere. Located near Ipswich, in south east Queensland, the facility has a daily production ability of 3,400 cattle and employs approximately 1,500 people. Cattle are sourced from the finest cattle producing regions to produce a diverse range of pasture fed and grain beef products, from commodity to premium. The renowned AMH brand, the award-winning Yardstick, the highly marbled grain fed Pure Prime and our state’s brand, Queenslander Beef and more are all produced at Dinmore.
About the Role
The JBS Dinmore Maintenance team is currently recruiting an Apprentice Electrician to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Plant Engineer and joining a team of experienced tradespeople (including Fitters, Electricians and Plumbers) this apprenticeship opportunity is ideal for anyone looking to develop their Electrical trade skills in a fast-paced, industry leading food manufacturing environment.
We are open to speaking with apprentices at any point in their apprenticeship. (Adult apprentice rate of pay is a percentage of the qualified trades rate.)
Your key responsibilities will include:
- 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 all work is carried out to company requirements and conforms to relevant regulations
- Identifying faults through the use of fault-finding techniques with the ability to troubleshoot and rectify problems
About You
- Must have a full driver’s license and reliable transport
- Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
- Ability to work with and under the supervision of tradespeople
- Ability to attend TAFE as required
- Demonstrated interest in the trade
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Completion of a High School Certificate highly regarded however not essential
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
- Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Good understanding of mathematics
- Basic understanding of computer systems
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
Why work for JBS Australia?
- Long-term, stable employment
- All work clothing, equipment and PPE provided
- Access to heavily discounted meat products through our onsite Butcher Shop
- The successful applicant will be required to work day shift hours Monday to Friday
Interested? APPLY NOW!
