Maintenance Fitter

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the animal protein industry? Join us on a transformative journey as we push the boundaries of what's possible while making a real impact on feeding the world's growing population.

Join our team as a Maintenance Fitter and embark on an exciting career where innovation meets sustainability. You’ll be at the forefront of revolutionising food production, creating healthier and more environmentally friendly protein sources. Get ready to challenge norms, push boundaries and contribute to a future where nutritious protein is accessible to all.

At JBS, we foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. There are amazing opportunities for your growth and development within our organisation. Prepare for your skills to be honed, and your potential unleashed! Here, you'll find a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions recognized.

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will play a pivotal role in:

• Conducting preventive and corrective maintenance on processing, packaging, production and rendering equipment to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and food safety requirements.
• Inspecting, servicing, and maintaining hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, and processing systems.
• Supporting the completion of scheduled maintenance tasks and responding promptly to equipment breakdowns.
• Working closely with production teams to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and updating work orders as required.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, 5S activities, and equipment reliability programs.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong drive for operational excellence. You should have:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter and Turner, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a food processing, manufacturing, or meat processing environment (preferred).
• Strong technical skills in mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, and associated equipment.
• The ability to diagnose faults and perform repairs efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Availability to work across different shifts and participate in on-call requirements as needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach to safety, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

From optimizing production processes to ensuring quality standards are met, you'll be at the forefront of delivering a product you can genuinely be proud of with the ability to purchase selected choice cuts at discounted wholesale prices!

How to Apply?

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For more information about JBS Australia, please visit our Careers Page: https://careers.jbssa.com.au