Fitter

The Role

MSF Sugar is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is based at our Tableland Mill, located approximately 25km west of Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the factory. You'll be part of a dedicated team providing mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of equipment to ensure consistent performance throughout the crushing season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on factory equipment and systems
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and troubleshoot issues to minimise downtime
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and permit-to-work systems
• Conduct regular inspections and monitoring of machinery performance
• Work collaboratively within a small team or independently with minimal supervision
• Participate in a rotating shift roster

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Mechanical Fitter trade certificate (essential)
• Previous experience in sugar milling or other heavy industrial/factory maintenance environments (highly regarded)
• High Risk Advanced Boiler Ticket (BA) and/or Turbine Ticket (desirable)
• Additional licences or certifications such as forklift, loader, or dogging tickets (advantageous)
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Culture

At MSF Sugar, we value more than just skills—we seek individuals who embody our core company values in their daily work:

• Excellence – Striving for continuous improvement and outstanding performance.
• Innovation – Embracing new ideas and smarter solutions.
• Integrity – Acting with honesty and strong moral principles.
• Trustworthiness – Building confidence through reliability and consistency.
• Care & Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions and supporting those around us.

We are committed to fostering a workplace culture where these values drive success, collaboration, and a positive impact on our industry.

What We Offer

Joining MSF Sugar means becoming part of a team that prioritises safety, well-being, and professional growth. Here's what you can expect:

• A Supportive Team Culture – Work with passionate and collaborative colleagues.
• Strong Safety Commitment – Your well-being is our top priority.
• Partner Discounts – Enjoy savings on various products and services.
• Company-Supplied Uniforms & PPE – We provide the gear you need to work safely and comfortably.
• Health and Wellness – Access resources that support your physical and mental well-being.

Our Company

MSF Sugar is a leading agribusiness company – we are an integrated grower, processor, marketer and exporter of raw sugar and supplier of renewable energy. MSF Sugar, whose heritage in Australia spans more than 125 years, envisions a future that centres on being a leader in the biofutures sector. With multimillion-dollar investments in green power plants, novel farming systems and agricultural infrastructure, together with our grower partners, we are committed to developing the sugarcane industry in Australia.

MSF Sugar has invested $86 million in a green energy power station at our Tablelands Mill. Using bagasse, a 100% renewable sugarcane fibre, the facility produces 24 megawatts of electricity—enough to power every home in the Tablelands region.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major player in Australian agribusiness. As the Tropical North Queensland Regional Winnerfor theQueensland Training Awards Larger Employer of the Year This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation recognised for its commitment to employee training, development, and excellence.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing.

For more information, please contact John Nicolosi by email