Due to growth, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Maintenance Fitter to work within Australia's leading broadacre and seed company based in Toowoomba.
Pay: $40-$45 per hour
Hours: 8 hour shifts/ full time - times negotiable
Contract: Casual/ temp contract with the possibility to go permanent
As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for conducting a variety of mechanical tasks on machines, sub-assemblies, and manufacturing parts using diverse processes, tools, and machines.
Key Accountabilities:
- Maintain and repair machines.
- Interpret blueprints and mark the shape and dimensions of parts to be machined using measuring instruments.
- Assemble and fit machined parts, including drilling holes and tapping threads for bolting parts together.
- Check tightness of joints, operation of moving parts, and make final adjustments if necessary.
- Cut, thread, bend, and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
- Clean and lubricate assembled articles.
- Shrink-fit parts during assembly using oxy-acetylene torches and presses.
- Manufacture, repair, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Operate powered machines manually or through computer control.
- Erect machinery and equipment on site.
- Regularly inspect machinery, make adjustments, and conduct repairs as needed.
- Trade qualification.
- MR Truck Licence.
- Forklift Licence.
- Possession of a current "C" Class driver’s licence.
- Knowledge and experience in safety procedures.
- Experience with pneumatic-hydraulic work, fitting, and machine maintenance.
- The ability to read and interpret plans.
- Motivation with the ability to work autonomously and in a team.
- Strong problem-solving, mechanical reasoning, and fault-finding skills.
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude towards the job.
- Sound proficiency in commonly used computer systems.
If you are interested in this role, please send through your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docs) to ***********@hb.net.au. If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Shauna Cowen on 4639 4410
Additional information
- $40-$45 per hour
- Full-time or Casual
- Negotiable on hours