Mechanical Fitter - Brandon, Australia - Wilmar Sugar

Description

With a history of over 160 years in the Australian and New Zealand sugar industries, Wilmar Sugar Australia operations span the value chain from sugar cane growing, sugar manufacturing, refining, exporting, and marketing, to the production of renewable electricity, ethanol and sustainable agricultural products.

Wilmar manufactures over half of Australia's raw sugar, and each year exports enough electricity to power more than 68,000 Australian homes for 12 months. As well as supplying ethanol (ethyl alcohol) to the growing fuel market in Australia, Wilmar also supplies a significant market share to various industries including the pharmaceutical, printing, cleaning, winery, aerosol, animal health and food and beverage industries.

About the Role

Applications are invited from suitably qualified personnel for the permanent position of Shift Fitter based at the Pioneer Mill, located near Ayr, Queensland. As a shift fitter, you will follow a 12hour continuous shift roster during the Crushing Season and day work during the Maintenance Season, during this you will be required to work weekend work and overtime when required. The crushing season you will be responsible for helping to ensure the continuous running of fixed plant equipment and machinery, and as Day Fitter you will be responsible for quality maintenance inspections, repairs and overhauls on a wide variety of fixed plant.

Primary responsibilities:

• Carrying out inspection of plant and equipment and providing condition reports
• Installation and monitoring of plant and equipment
• Fault-finding on plant and equipment
• Ensuring control systems are operating correctly and are adjusted accurately
• Carrying out maintenance and adjustments on fixed plant and machinery as required

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Completed Certificate III Mechanical (Fitting/Maintenance)
• Post trade experience in diverse heavy industry
• A strong commitment to safety with involvement in safety/improvement teams
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills

The following qualifications are highly desirable, however, we are prepared to provide training to people who possess the right aptitude and team fit:

• Confined Space
• Working at Heights
• Dogger HRWL
• OH Gantry Crane
• EWP HRWL

The rewards

The rewards of working at Wilmar are many, including a competitive remuneration and benefits package, with extra leave, attractive packaging options or discounts from corporate partners, maxxia remote area benefits and support with professional development. We focus on safety, innovation and fostering a team spirit so why not join Wilmar for a fulfilling career and a supportive work environment.

How to apply

Apply online at Wilmar Careers by 8.00am 17 May 2024, by hitting the "Apply" button. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Janene Goldsworthy on