Maintenance Officer

Gawler River Produce have been established since 1993, we are growers and packers of washed potatoes.

Gawler River Produce is looking for an experienced general maintenance officer who will be responsible for the safe maintenance, repair and / or replacement of plant equipment and systems, including pre-packing machines, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality.

We offer a challenging role for the right candidate and your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Trouble shooting, planned preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on a range of specialised fresh produce washing, grading and packaging plant and equipment.
• Organise and coordinate repairs or installation of  new equipment by contractors as when required
• Working in a professional, timely and safe manner following necessary WHS/Food Safety standards and procedures.
• Assisting in identifying, documenting and implementing improvements to maintenance work methods/ procedures and to plant and equipment to improve machine availability, quality and safety.
• Assisting and monitoring the use and inventories of spare parts including the reordering as when required

Skills & Experience required:

• Experience in a preventative maintenance environment
• Experience in trouble shooting and fault finding on industrial equipment 
• Engineering Trade Qualifications highly desirable.
• Related industry experience highly desirable.
• VFFS, Kwik Lok bag closing packing machine experience highly desirable.
• Welding experience highly desirable
• Forklift ticket is highly desirable
• Ability to work autonomously and safely under pressure.
• Ability to solve problems and prioritise work.
• Ability to work as part of team and communicate effectively.
• A positive work attitude and professional manner.
• Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and technical aptitude.
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of duties as required.

This position is to start ASAP and it requires a person that can think on their feet and be proactive and be able to prioritise own workload.

If you possess a very good work ethic along with a strong general maintenance experience, then we are eager to hear from you.

Interstate and overseas applicants are welcome to apply.