Mechanical - Ballarat PP

2 days ago


Ballarat, Victoria, Australia McCain Foods Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Position Title: Mechanical - Ballarat PP

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Ballarat

Grade: Scale NO GRADE

Requisition ID: 36937

Job Purpose

Responsible for proactively completing assigned planned/scheduled Maintenance Tasks and unplanned/reactive/corrective activities to maintain the function and reliability of assets safely, efficiently and effectively.

Key Accountabilities

Within the level of a person's competency:

  • Comply with safety procedures
  • Comply with food safety & quality procedures.
  • Carry out assigned scheduled maintenance tasks in a safe, food safe and environmentally safe way and to the expected quality.
  • Work with the Production team to address urgent equipment defects and act on opportunity windows
  • Work alongside contractors
  • Able to Interpret and draw mechanical diagrams using Computer Aided Design (CAD).
  • Responsible for ensuring defects are addressed and supporting Operators
  • Use SAP as the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Provide accurate and timely feedback and completion of assigned work orders with all required information, including asset information, time spent, parts used and comments
  • Raise Notifications for identified corrective work requirements; Confirms time and TECOs work orders.
  • Design, Support and Implement ongoing reliability improvements for equipment and participate in Problem Solving exercises as required
  • Assist in the training of Apprentices.
  • Write technical reports if required.
  • Observe Good Housekeeping Practices / 5S practices
  • Follow the Site Escalation Process
  • Additional Duties – the employer may direct an employee to carry out any additional duties that are within the limits of the employees' skill, competence and training

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Current Cert IV in a Mechanical qualification.
  • Current driver's license – is essential to this position.
  • Current forklift license – is essential to this position.
  • Desired to have skills in Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Welding
  • Sound computer skills, and proficiency in Prometheus
  • Experience in SAP & SRM systems would be an advantage.
  • Good organisational skills – efficiently schedule time to ensure all work requirements meet specifications and timeframes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Able to work in a team environment
  • Excellent communication, report writing and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to abide by all company policies/procedures.
  • Flexible attitude

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Division: ANZ

Department: Ballarat Plant Maintenance

Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat || AU - Australia : New South Wales : Lisarow || AU - Australia : New South Wales : North Sydney || AU - Australia : New South Wales : Sydney || AU - Australia : Other : Reference job description || AU - Australia : Queensland : Brisbane || AU - Australia : Queensland : Morningside || AU - Australia : South Australia : Adelaide || AU - Australia : South Australia : Penola || AU - Australia : Tasmania : Hobart || AU - Australia : Tasmania : Smithton || AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne || AU - Australia : Western Australia : Perth

Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.


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