ABOUT KILCOY GLOBAL FOODS
We are the largest grain fed beef producers in Australia, located in Kilcoy, one hour north-west of Brisbane. Our large workforce consists of 1700 staff and our people are the backbone of our business providing dedication and hard work to ensure the smooth running of our operations. At Kilcoy Global Foods we provide our staff with a great place to work which includes job security, quality safety standards, lifestyle shifts and the ability to progress within the organisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Kilcoy Global Foods (KGF) currently has permanent opportunities for Mechanical Fitters to join our team in a fast-paced, 24/7 beef production environment. Work environments will vary from agricultural, production, refrigeration, coal fired boiler and rendering.
- Preventative and breakdown maintenance activities, with a strong focus on a preventative approach
- Contribution of ideas and input to improved systems, procedures and maintenance
- Engage with the production team to optimise the performance of all equipment on a daily basis
- Assist in capital and continuous improvement projects as directed
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, health and environment
- Understand the urgent nature of the business and manage competing priorities
- Prioritise urgent repairs of equipment
- Understand the importance of troubleshooting and problem solving
- Coordinate and collaborate with contractors as well as other departments regarding reliable maintenance of the various sections of the plant
REMUNERATION
- $42.16 per hour with the opportunity for overtime, and extra shift pick-up.
- Night Shift is $48.97 per hour with the opportunity for overtime, and extra shift pick-up.
ROSTER
- Day Shift | 04:00 - 16:00hrs
- Night Shift | 16:00 - 04:00hrs
- 5 days on, 4 days off then 4 days on, 5 days off
BENEFITS
- Remove heavy traffic from your daily commute
- Highly experienced Education team providing on-the-job training
- An organisation where cultural diversity is celebrated
- Equipment – option to purchase food processing tools and equipment, (knives, steels etc., at wholesale prices).
- Access to discounted premium meat
ABOUT YOU
- Trade qualifications – Certificate III in Engineering as a minimum
- Experience in Maintenance Fitter or Fitter-Mechanic role
- Strong mechanical aptitude and great diagnostics for fault finding
- Reliable, motivated self-starter
- Can-do attitude, focusing on solutions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent time management skills and communication skills
- FMCG or manufacturing environment (highly regarded).
- Beef slaughter process equipment (highly regarded).
- Associated downstream offal and rendering plant and equipment (highly regarded).
- Downstream processing (boning, chilling, packaging, labelling and transfer systems) (highly regarded).
- Unlimited working rights within Australia
- Ability to work alongside a diverse workforce
- Drivers licence and reliable vehicle, or
- Reliable means of getting to work
- Vaccinated (or willing to be) against Q Fever.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this role, follow the prompts to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job related qualifications and experiences. Some of the information KGF collects via your application form and resume is “personal” information as defined by the Privacy Act. All information provided via your application form and resume is treated as confidential.
