Maintenance Fitter

2 days ago


West Ulverstone Tasmania, Australia Simplot Australia Pty Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture And Benefits
At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

  • Respect for Resources
  • Spirit of Innovation
  • Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

  • Opportunity to work with a global leader in food manufacturing
  • Fully provided & laundered uniform, boots and PPE
  • On-site subsidised canteen
  • Income protection insurance
  • Soft tissue specialist appointments

About Our Role

  • Casual Maintenance Fitter opportunities - based at Simplot Ulverstone
  • Provide mechanical expertise on monthly maintenance days + leave coverage
  • Base rate of $50.71 p/h (incl. of 25% casual loading)
  • Fully supplied uniform, boots and PPE provided

Here at Simplot Global Food, we're seeking applicants for the position Maintenance Fitter (Casual) for maintenance days and coverage opportunities at our Ulverstone based frozen potato product manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor - Mechanical, the Maintenance Fitter will provide mechanical fitting duties during monthly scheduled maintenance days, shutdowns and day work coverage (as required).

Simplot Ulverstone has a proud history in the local community dating back to 1942, and our location on the banks of the Leven River is ideally situated close to the rich, fertile soils where our potatoes are grown. We process around 300,000 tonnes of potatoes from 165 Tasmanian growers each year, whilst employing over 450 people. Site capabilities / products include fries - coated & uncoated + different cuts, sweet potato fries, potato gems, and hash browns in addition to 8 x automated packing lines. Our customers include the leading QSR chains, major and independent supermarkets in addition to the food service industry.

What You Will Do

  • Participate and contribute to all site safety activities
  • Identify faults and perform breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and micro-stops caused by production machinery and equipment
  • Inspect, test and maintain machinery & equipment in production areas and the wider plant
  • Perform general plant and building maintenance work
  • Work with a variety of food processing fixed plant incl. food preparation, cutting equipment, high speed packaging equipment, robots, pumping systems, conveyors and sorting equipment - ensuring maintenance per the schedule
  • Assist with preventative, predictive, breakdown and corrective maintenance activities
  • Work in conjunction with other on-site trades (electricians + contractors) to ensure job scope is completed to a high standard specification.
  • Contribute to continual improvement processes
  • Work with automated equipment
  • Use of MEX (CMMS) and other windows based systems
  • Assist with annual site shut down maintenance activities

About You

  • Possess a 100% commitment to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace
  • Hold a current Cert III Engineering - Mechanical (or equivalent)
  • Ability to provide annual leave coverage (with appropriate notice)
  • Demonstrated experience with preventative, predictive, breakdown and corrective maintenance activities incl. fault finding and troubleshooting
  • Experience in safety & quality systems and procedures
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics experience will be advantageous
  • Sound judgment and decision making ability
  • Possess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills in addition to time management skills
  • Ability to work proactively whilst unsupervised
  • Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening

Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY 22nd October Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date
Job Requisition ID:
23644

Travel Required
: None

Location(s):
GF Plant - Ulverstone

Country
: Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us


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