About the Role
The JBS Townsville Maintenance team is currently recruiting an Apprentice Electrician to join the team in a full-time capacity.
Reporting to the Plant Engineer and joining a team of experienced tradespeople (including Fitters and Electricians) this apprenticeship opportunity is ideal for anyone looking to develop their Electrical trade skills in a fast-paced, industry leading food manufacturing environment.
Adult apprentice rate of pay is a percentage of the qualified trades rate.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
Engaging in fabrication, installation and repair of mechanical machines, instruments or appliances
Ensuring all work is carried out to company requirements and conforms to relevant regulations
Identifying faults through the use of fault-finding techniques with the ability to troubleshoot and rectify problems
About You
Must have a full driver's license and reliable transport
Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
Ability to work with and under the supervision of tradespeople
Ability to attend TAFE as required
Demonstrated interest in the trade
Strong organisational and time management skills
Completion of a High School Certificate highly regarded however not essential
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Good understanding of mathematics
Basic understanding of computer systems
Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
Availability to work day shift hours, Monday to Friday
About Us
JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products.
Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year.
Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland's world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia's most northern operation.
Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef.
The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.
Why work for JBS Australia?
Supportive learning environment
All work clothing, equipment and PPE provided
Access to heavily discounted JBS products through our onsite Butcher Shop
Discounts with national retail partners and health insurance providers
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