JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities.
Join our team as a Mechanical Engineering Technician and embark on an exciting career where innovation meets sustainability. You’ll be at the forefront of revolutionising food production, creating healthier and more environmentally friendly protein sources. This is a full-time position with annual salary not less than $79,500 plus superannuation.
At JBS, we foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. There are amazing opportunities for your growth and development within our organisation. Prepare for your skills to be sharpened, and your potential unleashed! Here, you'll find a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions recognized.
What’s in it for you:
- Day and Weekend Shift Opportunity with Highly Competitive Penalty Rates applied to all hours worked.
- Weekly and weekend overtime.
- Work for JBS, the leader in the Australian protein sector, ensuring job security and long-term career prospects.
- Join a skilled and professional team with opportunities for advancement & progression.
- Heavily discounted meat products
- Great culture and working environment.
- Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private.
- On-site canteen and parking.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Ensuring maximum equipment up-time is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance.
- Engaging in making, fitting or repairing mechanical machines.
- The implementation of preventative maintenance.
- Responding to radio calls from Ops teams on urgent breakdown or repair works.
- Engaging in team safety initiatives, such as the TAKE 5 review
- Ensure appropriate safety tools are used when performing maintenance works (LOTO, TAKE 5)
- Reporting hazards and repairs to maintenance supervisors
- Conducts tests of mechanical systems, collects and analyses data, and assembles and installs mechanical assemblies in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
- Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
- Engaging in fabrication, installation and repair of mechanical machines, instruments or appliances
- Ensuring that all work is carried out to the Company and requirements and conforms to all relevant regulations
- Utilising fault-finding to troubleshoot and rectify problems
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong drive for operational excellence.
You should have:
- More than 2 year working previous experience in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment
- Previous experience within the meat industry advantageous
- Understand work planning and scheduling procedures.
- Sound knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics, as well as a basic knowledge of electrics and welding skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to support a broad variety of mechanical work
Additionally, a passion for sustainability and a willingness to embrace innovation are key attributes that will set you up for success in this role.
The ad is valid for 28 days.
Are you ready to join the largest animal protein manufacturer and producer in Australia? Apply now!
Pay: $79,500.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
