Mechanical Fitter - Ballarat PFP

Position Title: Mechanical Fitter - Ballarat PFP

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Grade: Scale NO GRADE 

Requisition ID: 42536 

If you have specialised Packing equipment experience, then we have an opportunity for you to join our team at our Ballarat Prepared Foods site, as a Mechanical Fitter.

Operating across a 6-day rotating day/night roster (12-hour shifts, 36 hours average per week), you will be working as part of the Maintenance team, providing support to ensure optimal plant performance.

Including penalties and overtime, you have the opportunity to earn between $120,000 - $150,000 per annum

About the Role

• Responsible for the completion of planned and unplanned maintenance work in a timely manner.

• Work alongside the production teams to ensure maximum availability and efficiency of our production facility.

• Respond to breakdown calls during your shift to ensure minimal equipment downtime.

• Participate in the maintenance programs through SAP, which include preventative, corrective, and breakdown responses.

• Working on a 12-hour rotation roster. Shift allowances and overtime are remunerated accordingly for a competitive salary.

About You

We are looking an individual who will be on the tools and has;

• Able to work in a rotating roster, overtime and shift work!

• Relevant Australian Trade Qualifications or Trade Recognition - Mechanical/Maintenance Fitter, Fitter/Machinist.

• Experience and/or qualifications in Hydraulics and Pneumatics

• Experience with packing room equipment in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Proactive in investigating failures and making recommendations to reduce risk and improve systems/processes.

• Excellent communication skills, able to relate to other departments and individuals and

• Good computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Mechanical Fitter is required.

Apply Now to be part of our community-minded organisation!

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family: Manufacturing      
Division: ANZ 
Department: ​Ballarat Plant Maintenance ​
Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat
AU - Australia : New South Wales : Lisarow
AU - Australia : New South Wales : North Sydney
AU - Australia : New South Wales : Sydney
AU - Australia : Other : Reference job description
AU - Australia : Queensland : Brisbane
AU - Australia : Queensland : Morningside
AU - Australia : South Australia : Adelaide
AU - Australia : South Australia : Penola
AU - Australia : Tasmania : Hobart
AU - Australia : Tasmania : Smithton
AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne
AU - Australia : Western Australia : Perth 

Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.