September 9, 2024

Kilcoy Global Foods

Kilcoy

Mechanical Fitters | Kilcoy

ABOUT US
As a rapidly growing world-class organisation with a global footprint spanning every step of the food journey – join us to create food the world loves to eat!
Our people are innovative, with a diversity of expertise, working together with our customers to create value at every opportunity.
We are constantly looking for problem solvers who combine creativity with passion in our quest in to deliver fresh, natural, and convenient food solutions across the globe.

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

Night Shift $53.37 per hour
Day shift $45.95 per hour

ROSTER

Night Shift | 16:00 - 04:00hrs
Day Shift | 4.00 - 16:00hrs
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.