Maintenance Fitter

We're looking for a Maintenance Fitter with experience in the improvement, optimisation & installation of our automated food processing equipment.

Kalfresh is an innovative, fast-growing Queensland horticultural company, focused on farming, processing, and marketing fresh conventional and certified organic vegetables across Australia and select export markets. We're a diverse, skilled team united by our passion for fresh, healthy nutrient-rich produce. We are creating a better farming future for our people, community, consumer and the environment. Our head office is situated in Kalbar, just 1 hour's drive from Brisbane and 1.5 hour's from the Gold Coast, in the beautiful Scenic Rim.

Reporting to the maintenance manager and working as part of a cross functional operations maintenance team you will be focused on the reliability and maintenance of pre and post harvest vegetable processing equipment. The installation, optimisation and continuous improvement of new and existing production lines will be your primary responsibility. The right person has a continuous impprovement mindset and is just as comfortable in the workshop on welder or lathe as they are solving problems in the field or packing shed.

On any given day this job may include:

• Monitoring, operation, fault finding and repair of farming and processing equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
• Installation, set up and testing of new food processing and packing equipment.
• Installation or relocation, modification, testing and set up of new and refurbished equipment.
• Troubleshoot and fix equipment issues.
• Coach and mentor the production team to increase their knowledge of fault correction and troubleshooting.
• Maximise up-time through effective execution of all maintenance-related activities.
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities through broad system knowledge and site-specific enhancements.

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, with excellent fault finding and troubleshooting abilities.
• Mechanical trade qualifications required. Dual trades, or restricted electrical licenses, will be highly regarded.
• The ability to assimilate varied OEM technology and work with the various subcontractors in order to learn as much as you can.
• A TIG welder, with experience working with 304 and 316 stainless steels,
• Must be able to pull motors and gearboxes apart, then rebuild.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience maintaining automated packing equipment in a food processing environment, distribution centre or field service environment.
• A genuine interest in automation and technology, with the aptitude to learn new concepts and procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and making sure processes are documented simply.
• Strong communicator, with the ability to work effectively with multinational, cross-functional teams.

Meets the physical fitness requirements including:

• Work can be in the office, in the cold room facilities and out in the paddock in hot humid Queensland summer.
• Frequent walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 25kgs unassisted.
• Ability to accurately identify colours including red, blue, white, yellow, and green.

• Competitive salary package,above award rates.
• Team Spirit - We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.
• Top equipment – We will provide the best tools for the job with a commitment to only buying the best automated equipment.
• Support & Opportunity - Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognised and supported. Career opportunities and development are available for all of our employees, come grow with Kalfresh.

This is a permanent full-time position based in our Kalbar office, so would ideally suit someone who lives locally or wanting a tree-change to the Scenic Rim region.

If you are a dedicated Maintenance Fitter with a passion for ensuring a safe and efficient production environment, we want to hear from you Join us in creating innovative solutions and contributing to the success of our horticulture company.

If you have any questions or want further information, please email

You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.