Maintenance Technician – Welder

About us:

At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia’s agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.

We’re a family-run business, deeply rooted in values that span generations. As we expand, we’re looking for a Maintenance Technician – Welderto join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in the future of Rombola Family Farms.

About the Role:

This role will operate appropriate equipment to undertake effective repair and fabrication of agricultural equipment and machinery to minimise operational downtime. The ideal candidate must be competent in using equipment following all safety precautions, great attention to detail and ability to examine work for defects. You will ensure equipment service history records are kept up to date and assist to maintain a tidy and well organised work environment.

Key accountabilities include:

• Studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, read jo instructions and specifications.
• Joining metal sections using various welding techniques machine setting, operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal using manual metal arc welding (MMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) or gas tungsten metal arc welding GTAW) as required.
• Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, for the repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery and equipment in fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts.
• Checking fitting fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, using precision measuring instruments, examine work for defects, and measure with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade such as MMAW and GMAW welders, grinders, and drills.
• Set up and operate oxy-acetylene equipment for heating and cutting steel sections and plate.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment and/or defective materials or products and notify supervisors.
• Undertake all other reasonable tasks and duties within your skill and ability, as directed.
• Ensure workshop is always kept clean and tidy, walkways are clear and participate in housekeeping programs.

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Qualifications and/or employment background with demonstrated mechanical and ideally agricultural maintenance skills and knowledge.
• Previous experience in food processing, welding and/or fabrication would be advantageous.
• Current unencumbered Driver’s License.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
• Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds.
• Awareness and ability to adhere to WHS requirements.
• Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets.

In return we offer you:

• An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience.
• A passionate and energetic team culture.
• Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.

More information:

For more information, please email hr@rombolafamilyfarms.com.au. To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com.au