Maintenance Fitter - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

This is a full-time position (short period of day shifts during the training period). The starting rate for this role is $49.35/hour (potential to earn $100,000 plus superannuation or more with additional allowances and/or overtime) with opportunities to move to higher levels with more company experience.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to applicable candidates. *Conditions apply.

The JBS Dinmore Processing Plant is the largest beef facility in the southern hemisphere. Located near Ipswich, in south east Queensland, the facility has a daily production ability of 3,400 cattle and employs approximately 1,500 people. Cattle are sourced from the finest cattle producing regions to produce a diverse range of pasture fed and grain beef products, from commodity to premium. The renowned AMH brand, the award-winning Yardstick, the highly marbled grain fed Pure Prime and our state’s brand, Queenslander Beef and more are all produced at Dinmore.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Convenient Ipswich location; only 28 minutes from the CBD
• Access to heavily discounted JBS meat products
• Discounts with national automotive and retail partners
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private
• Opportunities for sponsorship
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite Physio available
• EBA site with annual pay increases via level pay systems - Starting Rate; Intermediate Rate (partial experience of the plant); Experienced rate (full understanding of the plant)

About the Role

The JBS Dinmore Plant is currently recruiting a qualified Maintenance Fitter to join the team in a full-time role. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the availability, reliability and capability of the plant assets
• Monitoring, following-up and addressing issues associated with the implementation and progress of planned and unplanned maintenance tasks
• Ensuring the continuous improvement of plant equipment and systems
• Communicating all equipment and maintenance issues with the Supervisor and management team
• Understanding and implementing quality control techniques
• Being actively involved with inspections of equipment undergoing rebuild or repair

About You

• Mechanical trade qualifications and post-trade experience
• Experience in maintenance/repair in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Thorough understanding of maintenance work management practices
• Understanding of work planning and scheduling procedures
• Experience gained from a large heavy industry organization
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency
• Effective and efficient problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts (days/nights) including a possible 24/7 roster in the future

Interested? APPLY NOW!