Fitter and Turner

Get to Know Us

At Stahmann Webster, our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business as well as building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent.

Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lie at the heart of our values.

• Growth mindset– We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better.
• Empowered – We relish the opportunity to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter.
• Resilient – We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable.
• Connected – We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful.
• Humble – We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first.

Sound like you? Here is what you should know…

About the role

We are seeking a Fitter and Turner to join our Orchard Workshop.

We have large scale Pecan production with ongoing development.

The duties include:

• Maintenance of all farming plant and equipment
• Pre-season maintenance of cleaning plant
• Pre-season maintenance of harvest equipment
• Metal fabrication, welding, oxy acetylene and lathe work as required to facilitate the above maintenance tasks, in line with your experience
• To be on call, as required, to carry out maintenance on plant involved in shift work (e.g. irrigation and foliar spraying)

Essential Key Requirements:

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Fitting experience
• Well-developed fitting and/or mechanical skills obtained in a workshop environment
• Manual handling skills
• Have a sound mechanical aptitude and knowledge.
• Experience operating manual lathes and welding equipment is essential.
• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility with job tasks.
• The ability to participate in ongoing training and be open to new ideas.
• Focus on safety and quality
• Ability to work in a team environment

Desirable:

• Previous experience in an agricultural environment

What We Are Offering

• Competitive wages + potential on farm accommodation
• Enjoy an affordable, country lifestyle– our Orchard is located at Pallamallawa, which is near Moree, NSW.

We invest in you

• To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses.
• To support your family and meet your personal goals – with financial or in-kind assistance in times of need and through the Stahmann Webster Be Your Best program.

Build a long-term career in agriculture

• Career development opportunities –80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business.
• Exceptional job security – our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers.

Make a difference

• Have your say– we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and contribute to our regular engagement surveys.
• Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives.

And so much more

• The People's Pantry– we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going.
• Take an extra day off each year, on us – we provide a Gratitude Day to all employees as a thank you for their hard work and commitment.
• Feel supported at work – we understand that sometimes "life-happens" and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally.
• Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace– our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world.
• Opportunity to travel – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business.

What You Should Know About Our Operations

Our business is widespread, growing walnuts, almonds and bees in the Riverina Region in New South Wales, pecans in Moree and macadamias, avocados and mangoes in Bundaberg, Queensland.

Off the paddock, we operate nut processing and packing facilities in Leeton, Toowoomba and Bundaberg as well as fruit packing and processing in Bundaberg. In addition, our shared services teams (Finance, Sales, ESG, Safety and People & Culture) are located across all of our sites as well as the Brisbane, Melbourne and Griffith offices.

At Stahmann Webster, we are committed to the planet and the people we serve. Through research, innovation, and technology we strive to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices throughout all of our operations.

Read more about our ESG Commitment on our website:

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If this role is not exactly what you're looking for but you would still love to work with us, please email us or complete the expression of interest form on our website linked below.

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