The Country Chef Bakery Co. is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician – Mechanical to join our team in our purpose-built facility, on the Sunshine Coast.
Country Chef’s recipe for success has transformed us from a small family run start-up in the 1950’s, to one of Australia’s leading bakery businesses with partnerships that include Australia’s major retailers.
About This Opportunity
Shift Times: Morning, Afternoon and Night shifts.
Shift Structure: Rotating shifts with potential for set rostering and remuneration to reflect accordingly.
This is a hands-on technical role, that is primarily responsible for ensuring the continual operation & effectiveness of all Plant & Equipment across the processing facility.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with the production team to maintain continuous operations by promptly addressing breakdowns and issues with all plant and equipment across the facility.
- Development and monitoring of routine equipment maintenance, with a solid emphasis on preventative maintenance.
- Fault finding, monitoring and maintenance of production equipment, accounting for holistic process flow.
- Analysing records and identifying opportunities to improve maintenance programs.
- Populate and maintain accurate records in the MEX program.
- Adhering to all quality, food safety, WH&S; and environment policies and procedures.
- Occasional overtime and shift coverage as required.
About You
A proactive attitude towards learning, continuous improvement and problem-solving.
Experience working in a team-based environment.
Ability to participate in performance monitoring, commissioning and continuous improvement opportunities.
Mechanical fitting experience.
Previous experience in automated food or beverage manufacturing environment, FMCG is highly regarded but not essential.
Knowledge of pneumatic systems, packaging machines, conveyors, ovens, flow wrappers.
Experience with stainless steel fabrication and TIG welding.
Experience with the MEX system and/or other CMMS software.
Exposure to PLC and variable speed drives is also advantageous.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
A passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail.
Valid and current C Class Driver’s License.
Why Join Us
Full time permanent position with an established national business on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Take home up to two items of product a day, on us!
Opportunity for personal and professional growth and development.
Free parking.
Wage structure to suit experience.
Growth phase of business with introduction of new automation equipment and cutting-edge robotics.
We foster an inclusive equal employment opportunity culture, celebrating diversity in all its hues.
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📌 Maintenance Technician – Mechanical
🏢 The Country Chef Bakery
📍 Sunshine Coast Regional