Apprentice Fitter

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 is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

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 is 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.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Long-term, stable employment
• All work clothing, equipment and PPE provided
• Access to heavily discounted meat products
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private

About the Role

The JBS Rockhampton Maintenance team is currently recruiting an Apprentice Fitter to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Plant Engineer and joining a team of experienced tradespeople (including Fitters, Electricians and Plumbers) this apprenticeship opportunity is ideal for anyone looking to develop their Fitter & Turner trade skills in a fast-paced, industry leading food manufacturing environment.

We are open to speaking with apprentices at any point in their apprenticeship. (Adult apprentice rate of pay is a percentage of the qualified trades rate.)

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Engaging in fabrication, installation and repair of mechanical machines, instruments or appliances
• Ensuring all work is carried out to company requirements and conforms to relevant regulations
• Identifying faults through the use of fault-finding techniques with the ability to troubleshoot and rectify problems  

About You

• Must have a full driver’s license and reliable transport
• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
• Ability to work with and under the supervision of tradespeople
• Ability to attend TAFE as required
• Demonstrated interest in the trade
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Completion of a High School Certificate (minimum grade 10) highly regarded
• Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good understanding of mathematics
• Basic understanding of computer systems
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts across a 6-day production roster

Interested? APPLY NOW!