About Us

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.

JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five strategically placed processing facilities as well as five feedlots across Queensland and New South Wales, with access to an extensive network of quality cattle. Our network provides the ability to meet the specific demands of various market segments with an extensive range of grain-fed and pasture-fed products.

Located in the Beef Capital of Australia, the JBS Rockhampton processing facility produces a range of pasture fed and grain fed beef products, from commodity to premium. Our organic beef brand, Acres Organic and Right to Roam, our verified grass-fed beef brand are both packed exclusively at Rockhampton. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a current processing capacity of 700 head of beef cattle per day, operating 6 days/week.

About the role

We are currently recruiting a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our Rockhampton Maintenance Team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position forms part of a small team that is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of the feedlot, farm infrastructure and plant. This is a full-time position with annual salary not less than $76,515.00 plus superannuation.

Your key responsibilities include:
Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient preventative and scheduled maintenance
General welding and fabrication duties
Engaging in making, fitting or repairing mechanical machines, instruments and appliances
Ensuring that all work is carried out to meet the Company safety and housekeeping requirements and conforms to all relevant regulations
Supporting other projects that may arise

About You
Cert lll Engineering Mechanical Trade qualifications
Minimum 2 years post-trade experience
Previous welding and fabrication experience preferred
Experience welding and cutting with S/S Tig, Mig, Stick, Oxy advantageous
Ability to work autonomously and in a team
Experience in maintenance/repair in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to identify faults with the ability to troubleshoot and rectify problems
Effective and efficient fault finding and diagnostic skills
Thorough understanding of maintenance work management practices
Understanding of work planning and scheduling procedures
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
Thorough understanding and knowledge of WHS regulations/procedures
Confined Space and BA Competence highly desired

Why work for JBS Australia?
Retail discounts with national partners
Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Heavily discounted meat products

The ad is valid for 28 days.

Interested? Apply Now!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $76,515.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person