About us:
At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future.
Based in the heart of Australia's agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets.
Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT).
Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.
We’re a family-run business, deeply rooted in values that span generations.
As we expand, we’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in the future of Rombola Family Farms.
About the role:
The Maintenance Technician will diagnose, inspect, service, and perform breakdown repairs and preventive maintenance of company vehicles (4WD cars, utility cars), tractors, heavy agricultural equipment, and farm machinery as well as performing scheduled maintenance services, such as lubrications, engine tune-ups and oil changes.
This is a key support role to machinery and equipment is operating efficiently and safely to minimise downtime.
You will ensure equipment service history records are kept up to date and assist to maintain a tidy and well organised work environment.
Key operational accountabilities include:
1. Diagnose, inspect, service, and perform breakdown repairs and preventive maintenance of company vehicles (4WD cars, utility cars), tractors, heavy agricultural equipment, and farm machinery as well as performing scheduled maintenance services, such as lubrications, engine tune-ups and oil changes.
2. Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components and referring to service manuals as needed.
3. Reassembling engine and parts, transmission, differential units, final drive, steering mechanism, hydraulic control and hitch and linkage, suspension system and control unit, after being repaired.
4. Flushing and changing radiator, radiator hoses, water pump and brakes.
5. Respond to vehicle and machine breakdown service calls, communicate clearly with affected teams and work efficiently to fix the issue.
6. Use the scan tools for diagnose the faults.
7. Testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance.
8. Work as a team to ensure that machinery and equipment is operating efficiently and safely to minimise downtime.
9. Ensure equipment service history records are kept up to date and assist to maintain a tidy and well organised work workplace.
10. Ensure workshop is always kept clean and tidy, walkways are clear and participate in housekeeping programs.
11. Check the inventory parts stocks and inform supervisor for required stock.
12. Maintaining detailed records of all maintenance activities and equipment performance.
13. Put health & safety best practices first in all work carried out.
14. Support continuous improvement by learning from breakdowns and sending feedback and suggestions for improvements through the manager.
15. Carry out planned preventative maintenance on the full range of equipment within the site.
To be successful in the role you will possess the following:
1. Qualifications and/or employment background with demonstrated mechanical and ideally agricultural maintenance skills and knowledge.
2. Previous experience in processing, welding and/or fabrication would be advantageous.
3. Current Driver's License.
4. Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
5. Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds.
6. Awareness and ability to adhere to WHS requirements
7. Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets
In return we offer you
1. An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience.
2. A passionate and energetic team culture.
3. Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.
Number of positions available: 1
Renumeration: $35 - $45 per hour ($69,160 - $88,920 annual base salary).
More Information:
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📌 Maintenance Technician
🏢 Rombola Family Farms
📍 Griffith