Mechanical Fitter

**WHY KILCOY GLOBAL FOODS**
At Kilcoy Global Foods we provide our staff with a great place to work which includes **job security, quality safety standards, lifestyle shifts** and the **ability to progress** within the organisation.
We have a variety of roles and rosters available where you can upskill and increase your earnings and knowledge.
**THE ROLE**

**We are seeking a skilled tradesperson who, together with the Production Teams, will ensure sustained and reliable performance of equipment within the business.**

These roles are Permanent Fulltime, working on a Day shift lifestyle roster.
**ROSTER**
**Lifestyle roster available - **Click here** to view the roster | Shift would be either blue team or orange team*
Day Shift: 5.00am to 5.00pm | 11hours shifts with 1 hour overtime each day
**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- starting at $42.00 per hour
- 5 weeks annual leave each year
- Extra shifts and overtime available
- Rosters that allow great work/life balance
- Secure, stable and full-time permanent employment
- Competitive remuneration
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Onsite canteen and butcher shop
- Easy commute from Caboolture, North Brisbane and close to the Sunshine Coast

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Preventative and breakdown maintenance activities, with a strong focus on a preventative approach
- Contribution of ideas and input to improved systems, procedures and maintenance
- Engage with the production team to optimise the performance of all equipment on a daily basis
- Assist in capital and continuous improvement projects as directed
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, health and environment
- Understand the urgent nature of the business and manage competing priorities
- Prioritise urgent repairs of equipment
- Understand the importance of troubleshooting and problem solving
- Coordinate and collaborate with contractors as well as other departments regarding reliable maintenance of the various sections of the plant

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Trade qualifications - Certificate III in Engineering as a minimum
- Experience in Maintenance Fitter or Fitter-Mechanic role
- Strong mechanical aptitude and great diagnostics for fault finding
- Reliable, motivated self-starter
- Can-do attitude, focusing on solutions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent time management skills and communication skills
- The following maintenance experience would be highly regarded:

- FMCG or manufacturing environment
- Beef slaughter process equipment
- Associated downstream offal and rendering plant and equipment
- Downstream processing (boning, chilling, packaging, labelling and transfer systems)

**HOW TO APPLY**
**In line with Kilcoy Global Foods COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all employees must be fully vaccinated to ensure the safety of our people and customers. Prior to commencing employment, you will need to provide Evidence of Vaccination or proof of a valid medical exemption.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $42.00 per hour