Job Description:
About Us
JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia, with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork and salmon processing plants.
We are part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second-largest food company, operating in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Located in the Beef Capital of Australia, our Rockhampton processing facility produces a range of pasture-fed and grain-fed beef products, from commodity to premium. We employ approximately 550 team members, with a current processing capacity of 700 head of beef cattle per day, operating six days a week.
About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Fitter to provide maintenance support across the plant as required.
Your key responsibilities include:
* Ensuring maximum equipment uptime through effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
* Making, fitting or repairing mechanical machines, instruments or appliances to ensure equipment and facilities are in optimum condition for their intended use
* Ensuring all mechanical work meets company safety and housekeeping requirements and conforms to relevant regulations
* Time management, task ownership and ability to work autonomously and in a team
* Other responsibilities as needed, such as working on projects
About You
* You should have Fitter and Turner trade qualifications and post-trade experience (ideally at least two years)
* Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
* Have previous experience in maintenance/repair in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Effective fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* A thorough understanding of maintenance work management practices
* Knowledge of work planning and scheduling procedures
* Sound computer skills
* Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
* A thorough understanding and knowledge of WHS regulations/procedures
* Confined Space and BA Competence highly desirable
* Ability to work shift work including rotating roster, day and afternoon shifts
Why Work for JBS Australia?
* Enjoy being at home with your family every night
* Lifestyle roster, four days a week – alternating day shift and afternoon shift on an eight-week rotating roster
* Onsite training provided, including any role-specific training required
* Further advancement of your skills working on a wide range of equipment
* Additional allowances available, including attendance, meat and tool allowances
* Heavily discounted meat prices
* Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private