Maintenance Fitter/Welder

1 week ago

Yandina, Queensland, Australia Private Advertiser Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About the Company

Tropico Fruits Pty Ltd is Australian owned & operated, based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast and is a long established food manufacturing business renowned for manufacturing quality fruit juices and purees, and value-added fruit preparations.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter/Welder to join our team in a full-time position. You will be responsible for identifying faults, proactively repairing machinery, and performing preventative maintenance. This ensures that the production team can consistently produce high-quality products.

This hands-on role involves maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. Our dynamic and ever-evolving manufacturing business thrives on a deep commitment to quality products, excellent service, and dedicated personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Fault finding and break down repairs
  • Repair of production machinery parts, replacement of production machinery parts
  • Preventative maintenance and servicing of all food production equipment
  • Perform Stick TIG (Stainless Steel) welding
  • Planning and implementation of various maintenance projects
  • Communicate effectively with staff
  • Constant review of production equipment to ensure optimal effectiveness
  • Provide coverage for annual and personal leave of other Maintenance members across all shifts

Safety:

  • Comply with company safety policies and procedures including utilising the LOTO system
  • Contribute to a culture that promotes the safety and well-being of all employees
  • Lead by example at all times

Qualifications:

  • Maintenance Fitter, Fitter & Turner
  • Restricted Electrical License (Advantageous)
  • Current Drivers License
  • Current Forklift License (Advantageous)
  • Working and Heights training (Advantageous)
  • Elevated work platform training (Advantageous)
  • Confined space entry certificate (Advantageous)
  • First Aid certificate (Advantageous)

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Food manufacturing FMCG experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in an industrial/production/facility maintenance environment
  • Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to maintenance issues
  • Planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
  • Strong technical aptitude
  • Reliable, motivated, and punctual
  • Have a strong work ethic
  • Be physically fit and healthy for work
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work under limited supervision and independently
  • Good communication skills
  • Understanding and practice of food hygiene and food handling concepts
  • Prioritising work in step with any issues that arise
  • Complete preventative maintenance requests as per schedule and delegation from maintenance supervisor
  • A willingness to work overtime to support business needs

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