JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities.
About the role:
Reporting to the Plant Engineer, a full time opportunity currently exists for a Skilled Mechanical Fitter to ensure the availability, reliability and capability of plant assets in a beef and lamb processing operation. This is a full time position with the potential to earn $60,000 - $80,000 or more with additional allowances and/or overtime. Salary is paid according to organisational EBA-Industrial Agreement.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Ensure maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
Engage in making, fitting or repairing mechanical machines, instruments or appliance to ensure equipment and facilities are in optimum condition for their intended use
Ensure that all mechanical work is carried out to meet the Company safety and housekeeping requirements and conforms to all relevant regulations
Demonstrated ability to identify faults with the ability to troubleshoot and rectify problems
Other responsibilities that may come up, such as working on projects.
About you:
Mechanical trade qualifications and post-trade experience of a minimum of 2 years
Experience in maintenance and repair in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Understanding of work planning and scheduling procedures
Thorough understanding of maintenance work management practices
Sound computer skills
Effective and efficient fault finding and diagnostic skills
Thorough understanding and knowledge of WHS regulations/procedures
Confined Space and BA Competence highly desired
Available to work weekends, afternoon, day and night shifts.
COVID Vaccination
Benefits include (but not limited to):
Retail discounts with national partners
Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
Onsite canteen.
Time and a half on Saturday's and Sunday's
What next?
If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork & salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please email jobs@jbssa.com.au for more information.