The Role
Applications are invited for the position of Mechanical Fitter to join the MSF Sugar team on a full-time permanent basis. This opportunity is located at our Tableland Mill, which is approximately 25km west of Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands.
The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for the assisting with the safe and efficient operations of the factory. They provide mechanical support for any factory issues and perform regular monitoring of equipment.
The minimum requirements to apply for this role are:
* Mechanical Fitter trade qualifications
* Able to follow company safe work practices and procedures
* Trouble shoot and address issues as they arise
* Being able to work with minimum supervision
* Work within a small team on shift
It would be advantageous if you have:
* Sugar milling or other factory operational or maintenance experience
* High Risk Advanced Boiler Ticket (BA)
* Turbine Ticket
* Other qualifications or prescribed occupational training such as loader, forklift, dogger
Culture
At MSF Sugar, we value more than just skills—we seek individuals who embody our core company values in their daily work:
* Excellence – Striving for continuous improvement and outstanding performance.
* Innovation – Embracing new ideas and smarter solutions.
* Integrity – Acting with honesty and strong moral principles.
* Trustworthiness – Building confidence through reliability and consistency.
* Care & Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions and supporting those around us.
We are committed to fostering a workplace culture where these values drive success, collaboration, and a positive impact on our industry.
What We Offer
Joining MSF Sugar means becoming part of a team that prioritizes safety, well-being, and professional growth. Here's what you can expect:
* A Supportive Team Culture – Work with passionate and collaborative colleagues.
* Strong Safety Commitment – Your well-being is our top priority.
* Partner Discounts – Enjoy savings on various products and services.
* Company-Supplied Uniforms & PPE – We provide the gear you need to work safely and comfortably.
* Health and Wellness – Access resources that support your physical and mental well-being.
Our Company
MSF Sugar is a leading agribusiness company – we are an integrated grower, processor, marketer and exporter of raw sugar and supplier of renewable energy. MSF Sugar, whose heritage in Australia spans more than 125 years, envisions a future that centres on being a leader in the biofutures sector. With multimillion-dollar investments in green power plants, novel farming systems and agricultural infrastructure, together with our grower partners, we are committed to developing the sugarcane industry in Australia.
In addition to our milling and farming operations, we have built an $86M green energy power station at our Tablelands Sugar Mill. The power station uses a 100% renewable sugarcane fibre known as bagasse to produce 24 megawatts of electricity, will be enough to power every house in the Tablelands region.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major player in Australian agribusiness.
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing.
Further information can be found by contacting: John Nicolosi (Mechanical Coordinator) –