At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair packing line machinery in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join a leading national horticultural business with a supportive team.
- Benefits: $85,000 - $95,000 salary plus super and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Visa sponsorship available; flexibility required during peak production.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Trade qualifications as a Fitter and experience with industrial machinery.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 95000 $ per year.
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Our client, a vertically integrated national horticultural business, is seeking a skilled and practical Maintenance Technician / Fitter to join its packing facility at Drinan, QLD.
This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified mechanical fitter looking for a varied, hands-on role within an established and growing agricultural business.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing packing line machinery and associated mechanical equipment.
Working within a small maintenance team, you'll play a key role in minimising breakdowns, improving equipment reliability and keeping production running efficiently.
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and undertaking servicing and repairs.
- Maintaining and repairing packing line machinery and equipment.
- Identifying opportunities to improve machinery efficiency and reliability.
- Guiding team members and contractors on correct machinery operation.
- Following safety procedures and maintain quality documentation.
- Other maintenance duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
About You
- Relevant mechanical trade qualifications, ideally as a Fitter (General) or Maintenance Fitter.
- Experience with packing lines or food processing machinery.
- Experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Knowledge of motors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Welding and steel fabrication skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- A proactive approach and strong commitment to safety.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
- A current driver's licence.
- What's on Offer
- Join an established national horticultural business.
- Varied, hands-on mechanical maintenance work.
- Supportive, close-knit maintenance team.
- Overtime/travel opportunities during peak production periods.
- Visa sponsorship available for suitably qualified candidates.
The role requires flexibility to work additional hours and occasional Saturdays during peak production periods.
Some travel to support maintenance activities at another packing facility in the Northern Territory will also be required during harvest.
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