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SalaryAs a world leading producer of beef and agricultural products, AACo is Australia's largest and oldest beef producer occupying about 6.4 million hectares of land. For almost 200 years, we've been at the heart of Australian agriculture and want you to be part of our next chapter.
Our culture is built on a commitment to keep our people safe and support them to succeed, always.
At AACo we don't want you to just have a job with us. Here, you get out what you put in, with opportunities at every step to forge a refreshing career off the beaten path. We offer unique development opportunities and training that will build an invaluable set of skills that can't be learnt in any classroom.
Job Description
We are currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Hand for our Aronui Feedlot; the main purpose of the position is to assist in the day to day operation of feedlot maintenance. The position includes operating and maintaining machinery, water maintenance, fabrication, and welding. The role also includes assisting the maintenance manager in preventive maintenance and ensuring pen surfaces are well kept, meeting animal welfare standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily scraping of pen surfaces
- Pushing manure in fence lines
- Carting manure to stockpiles
- Mechanical repairs and maintenance of Feedlot, Feedmill, Farm equipment and Vehicles.
- Ensure workplace health and safety procedures are maintained.
- Maintain efficient workshop by keeping floors, benches and equipment clean and serviceable.
- Work according to a Maintenance Program for all vehicle, plant, and machinery.
- Undertake regular services and over- hauls, and complete repairs and maintenance using, where necessary, power tools, welders, and air tools.
- Fabricate, weld, and assemble structural metal products.
- Work to tight tolerances
- Joint responsibility for ordering all spare parts, oils, and fuels for the feedlot.
- Operate machinery when required.
- Assist with general maintenance of buildings and station structures, including performing routine daily checks and services of equipment.
- Assisting in production and manufacturing of lick blocks.
- Assist with livestock crew, when necessary, with animal health and processing.
- Current Drivers Licence (Heavy vehicle licence where applicable)
- Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to organise/prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, whilst working under pressure
- Mature and rational approach to problem solving
- Flexibility - able to meet changing requirements
- Initiative - ability to take quick action when required and actively pursue opportunities to make further contributions
- Teamwork - ability to work with other people towards a common goal, establish effective collaborative relationships with other people in the business
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance Programs
- Experience with diesel motor vehicles.
- Experience in operating loaders, tractors, tipper trucks
- Strong structural welding or fabrication with fit out experience (Mig, oxy etc) with the ability to read drawings and follow instructions.
- Competitive remuneration & allowances
- Service recognition & employee discounts with preferred suppliers
- Ongoing training and development, both on-the-job and from external providers
- Internal transfer and career opportunities
- Novated lease opportunities
Click 'Apply Now' to start your application or visit our Careers page for further information.
Additional details
This position can be physically demanding requiring individuals to work in a variety of weather and temperature environments. Due to this, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical questionnaire.
AACo is committed to the health and wellbeing of our employees, and as such prior to commencement employees may be required to receive vaccinations as required to undertake their role.
