Mechanical - Ballarat

We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join our team at our Ballarat Potato site. You will be working as part of the Maintenance team, providing support to ensure optimal plant performance.

About the Role

• Responsible for 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 that includes preventative, corrective and breakdown responses.

• Working on a 7-day/12-hour rotation roster. Shift allowances and overtime are remunerated accordingly, we offer a competitive hourly rate.

About You

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

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

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

• Minimum 3-5 years of mechanical fitting experience required.

• Experience and/or qualifications in Hydraulics and Pneumatics

• Intermediate level experience in hydraulics and pneumatics systems required.

• 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.

• Good computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Food processing or manufacturing industry experience is preferred but not essential.

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

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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