Mechanical Fitter

Join our team as a Mechanical Fitter and embark on an exciting career where innovation meets sustainability. You'll be at the forefront of revolutionising food production, creating healthier and more environmentally friendly protein sources. Get ready to challenge norms, push boundaries and contribute to a future where nutritious protein is accessible to all.

At JBS, we foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. There are amazing opportunities for your growth and development within our organisation. Prepare for your skills to be honed, and your potential unleashed Here, you'll find a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions recognised.

What's in it for you:

• Day, Night and Weekend Shift Opportunity with Highly Competitive Penalty Rates applied to all hours worked.
• Immediate start
• Weekly and weekend overtime
• Guaranteed Stability: Work for JBS, the leader in the Australian protein sector, ensuring job security and long-term career prospects.
• Join a skilled and professional team with opportunities for advancement & progression to Supervisory/Lead roles.
• Heavily discounted meat products (a significant household saving perk).
• Great culture and working environment.
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private.
• On-site canteen and parking.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Ensuring maximum equipment up-time is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Engaging in making, fitting or repairing mechanical machines, instruments or appliances
• The implementation of preventative maintenance.
• Responding to radio calls from Ops teams on urgent breakdown or repair works
• Filling in and completing Work Orders on SAP CMMS
• Engaging in team safety initiatives, such as the TAKE 5 review
• Ensure appropriate safety tools are used when performing maintenance works (LOTO, TAKE 5)
• Reporting hazards and repairs to maintenance supervisors

Our trade-qualified fitters are employed to perform the above-mentioned duties and tasks on existing assets owned by JBS Brooklyn; anything outside of this scope will generally be allocated to contract installation companies through our capital process. The scope of this work is generally the installation of new assets (Power, Air, Installation, Relocation, Construction)

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong drive for operational excellence. You should have:

• Fitter and turner trade qualification and post-trade experience of at least 2 years, ideally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Understand work planning and scheduling procedures.

Additionally, a passion for sustainability and a willingness to embrace innovation are key attributes that will set you up for success in this role.

Are you ready to join the largest animal protein manufacturer and producer in Australia? Apply now