Saw Technician

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Full time, based at Jubilee Sawmill, Mount Gambier, South Australia

The OneFortyOne Jubilee Sawmill is one of the largest and most modern sawmills in South Australia, employing local people, and supporting our community.

We believe in an inclusive culture that is rich in diverse thinking, ideas, and experience, and are interested in passionate people with transferable skills and experience gained from any industry.

We're currently looking for a fully qualified Saw Doctor to join the Saw Shop team at Jubilee Sawmill in Mount Gambier.

The role:

The Jubilee Saw Shop is home to advanced modern saw technology providing you with the opportunity to advance your saw doctoring career into becoming a saw technician.

As a saw technician, and a valued member of the Saw Shop team, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently undertaking trade duties related to saw maintenance and sharpening for a wide range of timber mill machinery across the Jubilee Sawmill site.

The Saw Shop works a rotating 3 shift roster between day/afternoon/night, 5 x 8-hour shifts per day, Monday – Friday, with overtime as required.

Paid Classification MGST (Saw Technician) with 15% shift loading additional on afternoon shift and 30% loading additional on night shift.

You:

• hold a valid saw doctor trade qualification
• are able to prioritise and act with a sense of urgency to ensure plant uptime targets are achieved
• have well developed problem-solving skills
• are able to work effectively independently or in a team environment
• are keen to continually learn and develop
• are willing to pass on your knowledge to grow and mentor our apprentices

What's in it for you?

• Relocation assistance possible for the right candidate
• Internal training opportunities to upskill into a saw technician
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in an experienced team environment
• Enjoy benefits such as an established wellbeing program and discounted gym memberships

Interested? For more information about the role, contact Jocelyn Patzel, HR Advisor, on 0498 559 074 for a confidential conversation.

OneFortyOne encourages applicants of all genders, ages, and cultures, including First Nations people, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ people.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Sawdoctor?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
• What's your expected hourly rate?

Science & Technology 101-1,000 employees

OneFortyOne is a trans-Tasman business that owns and manages softwood plantation forests and operates sawmills in Australia and New Zealand. We produce and distribute timber and forest products across Australia, New Zealand and internationally. We are committed to redefining the value of fibre and we are always looking for ways to innovate across our operations, from breeding the best-performing trees through to future uses of wood fibre. Our Green Triangle Forests Estate is the largest and longest established sustainably managed Forest Estate in South Australia.

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