About the Company
First established in 1910, we are a West Australian, family‐owned company passionate about our product and a leader in the free‐range fresh produce industry.
Our multi award‐winning meat division focuses on provenance and the production of exceptional quality and innovative products that meet consumers' changing needs and expectations. Our brands include Mt Barker Free Range Chicken and Plantagenet Free Range Pork, with our distribution network extending across Australasia.
The Role
We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Fitter to join our busy team at our Rockingham facility. This is a full‐time role with overtime hours, rostered mornings/afternoons and some weekend work (Saturday).
Excellent rates of pay and conditions are available for people who have experience on poultry processing machines similar to those made by Multivac, Marel, Handtmann, Townsend and Garos. The role provides key support to production by ensuring that machines, plant and equipment are safe and working efficiently and performing the preventative care and maintenance program on existing equipment as well as attending to any breakdowns or issues of the same. Relocation assistance may be available to interstate or international candidates.
In this role, tasks include but are not limited to:
* Test, troubleshoot and isolate malfunctioning equipment
* Perform maintenance and servicing of equipment as required
* Implement preventative care and maintenance for poultry processing equipment
* Improve operations to optimise results and efficiency of delivery in line with quality standards and Company requirements
* Assist with on‐site installations
* Liaise and communicate with internal departments, suppliers and other Service Providers
* Provide training to other maintenance and production staff
* Observe and ensure that all QA and OHS requirements are met and adhered to in the performance of your role
What We Need from You
* Have the relevant Trade Certification, or equivalent experience
* The right to work in Australia
* An interest in developing expertise and technical abilities and an understanding and interest in the field of mechatronics or related disciplines
* Well‐developed fault finding and diagnostic skills
* Able to communicate effectively with people of all levels
* Excellent time‐management and problem‐solving skills
* High level of self‐motivation
* Able to work in a small team and/or without close supervision
* Able to fault find and make decisions and repairs whilst under pressure
* Previous experience in a food production environment highly regarded
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre‐employment examination to meet the inherent requirements of the role.
Benefits
* Excellent pay rate commensurate with knowledge/experience
* Friendly and supportive work culture
* Long‐term career advancement opportunities for people who demonstrate enthusiasm and ability
* Staff discount on products
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