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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.
Situated on 2,000ha, the JBS Riverina Beef plant is a part of the Riverina integrated farming, feedlot and processing operation. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in the southern hemisphere.
Based just outside Yanco, between the popular townships of Leeton and Narrandera in southern NSW. Being in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation district (or Riverina region), ensures the ability to source high quality feeder cattle and grain to produce premium beef. The plant employs approximately 420 people with a current processing capacity of 600 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.
About the Role
Our Riverina Plant currently has an opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our team. Reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Maintenance Electrician will provide skilled support across the plant to ensure the availability, reliability and capability of plant assets in a beef processing environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring the availability, reliability and capability of the plant assets
- Monitoring, following up and addressing issues associated with the implementation and progress of planned and unplanned maintenance tasks
- Ensuring the continuous improvement of plant equipment and systems
- Communicating with management in relation to equipment and maintenance issues
- Understanding and implementing quality control techniques
- Undertaking a proactive approach in the implementation of preventative maintenance
- Being actively involved with inspections of equipment undergoing rebuild or repair
This is a full-time position with the potential to earn over $70,000 to $80,000 with additional allowances and/or overtime.
A $10,000 Sign-On bonus is available to applicable candidates. *Conditions apply.
About You
- Electrical trade qualification and post-trade experience (ideally a minimum of 2 years)
- Previous experience in maintenance/repair in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- A thorough understanding of maintenance work management practices
- Understanding of work planning and scheduling procedures
- Ability to demonstrate integrity and a professional work attitude
- Highly developed time management and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work shift work including rotating roster, day and afternoon shift
Why work for JBS?
- Retail discounts with national partners
- Heavily discounted meat products
- Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Interested? APPLY NOW!
