AddressSimplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and food service customers.
As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include the likes of Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company.
Culture and Benefits
At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
- Respect for Resources
- Spirit of Innovation
- Passion for People
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
About Our Role
An exciting full-time, permanent opportunity exists for a suitably experienced and qualified Maintenance Fitter/Machinist to join our high-performing maintenance team at Simplot Bathurst. Simplot Bathurst is referred to as “The Home of Edgell”, being the original birthplace of the well-loved Australian brand.
An investment of $90 million is currently being made at the site. This investment will transform the site into a frozen vegetable centre of excellence, enable increased production capacity, and ultimately help boost local and export volumes.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role will provide fitting (mechanical) services to our large scale production operations
With base rates ranging from $40.71 - $42.56 p/h (dependent on certifications & experience) + site allowances + penalties & overtime opportunities (where applicable), this is a great opportunity for those suitably certified tradespeople looking to demonstrate their competency in the fitting / mechanical field.
Simplot Australia offer learning & development opportunities and provide a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees.
What You Will Do
- Take part in safety initiatives to achieve a 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
- Use of lathes and other machining equipment to manufacture components prior to assembly / fitting
- Welding (TIG, MIG, MMA)
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Preventative, predictive, breakdown and corrective maintenance activities
- Work within workshop environments and on the production floor
- The opportunity to work on a wide variety of fixed plant and equipment incl;
- Conveyors
- High speed packing equipment
- Freezer tunnels
- Pumps
- Gearboxes
- Pneumatics
- Work in conjunction with other on-site trades (electricians + contractors). - Use of MEX (CMMS) and other windows based systems
About You
- Possess a 100% commitment to safety in the workplace
- Hold a current Cert III Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience with preventative, predictive, breakdown and corrective maintenance activities (incl. fault finding and troubleshooting)
- Experience in safety & quality systems and procedures
- Pneumatics and hydraulics experience will be advantageous
- Experience within an FMCG industry plant will be highly regarded (but not essential)
- Sound judgment and decision making ability
- Possess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills in addition to time management skills
- Ability to work proactively whilst unsupervised whilst also being able to work within a team environment
- Be an intermediate user of Windows and associated suite of Microsoft products
The Perks
- Fully supplied and laundered uniform / boots / PPE
- Company provided soft tissue specialist appointments
- On-site car parking
- Income Protection Insurance
- Discounted gym memberships
- Discounted health Insurance
Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up to date resume (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT TUESDAY 06/02/2024
Job Requisition ID: 16841
Travel Required: None
Pay Grade: Step and Grade
Location(s): SAPL Plant Bathurst - Llanarth
Country: Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com
