The Position:A full time career opportunity is available in Kingaroy to maintain processing and packaging machinery used in the production of oils for the food and cosmetic industries.The Employer:The position will be with Plenty Foods in Kingaroy - an expanding Australian company that is Australia’s leading specialist manufacturer of high quality cold pressed oils, using fresh Australian grown produce and state of the art press and filtration technology.The Duties:The position will report directly to the Production Manager and responsibilities will include:Identify and monitor maintenance requirements, schedules and methods to enable the effective and efficient operation of all plant and equipment.Ensure all maintenance work, whether performed internally or by external contractors, is completed to specifications.Complete preventative maintenance schedules.Restore, repair, rebuild or replace inoperative components or parts.Liaise with supervisors and staff to clearly identify maintenance requirements.Perform general workshop duties such as light metal fabrications and welding.Identify, source and procure materials, equipment and supplies required for maintenance projects.Ensure total compliance with all accreditation requirements through the implementation and supervision of the Routine and Preventative Maintenance Program.Ensure total compliance with Quality Control processes, SOP’s and workplace Health and Safety requirements through the timely and accurate completion of maintenance work.Complete and submit all associated documentation.Identify and implement improvements in maintenance systems.Prioritisation of breakdowns and routine tasks.Person Requirements:The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:Relevant Trade Qualifications or a very strong background as a Maintenance Fitter.The ability to work autonomously, identify potential problem areas, initiate corrective action and take responsibility for the overall plant maintenance.Experience working in a Quality and Safety focused workplace with a willingness to maintain compliance and complete all relevant documentation.Proven welding and fabrication skills.Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.The ability to liaise and communicate well with Supervisors and all team members.Intermediate computer skills.Strong numeracy skills.The ability to work in an environment where there may be random drug and alcohol testing with a zero-tolerance policy.A current driver licence.Although not essential requirements, the following would be considered an advantage:Previous maintenance experience in a food processing or food manufacturing environmentCurrent forklift ticketThe Pay:An above Award pay rate will be negotiated with the successful Applicant and will be determined by the qualifications, experience and skills being offered.Applications:Applications with current resume should be submitted directly from this website.Application Questionnaire:As an essential part of the application process for this position, an Application Questionnaire will be emailed in response to ALL applications received for Applicants to complete and return to enable their application to progress.Pre-Employment Screening:Applicants being considered for the role will be required to complete a pre-employment physical and drug & alcohol testing prior to an employment offer being made.Enquiries:Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters on 0429 000 139. 

MAINTENANCE FITTER

The Position:

A full time career opportunity is available in Kingaroy to maintain processing and packaging machinery used in the production of oils for the food and cosmetic industries.

The Employer:

The position will be with Plenty Foods in Kingaroy - an expanding Australian company that is Australia’s leading specialist manufacturer of high quality cold pressed oils, using fresh Australian grown produce and state of the art press and filtration technology.

The Duties:

The position will report directly to the Production Manager and responsibilities will include:

  • Identify and monitor maintenance requirements, schedules and methods to enable the effective and efficient operation of all plant and equipment.
  • Ensure all maintenance work, whether performed internally or by external contractors, is completed to specifications.
  • Complete preventative maintenance schedules.
  • Restore, repair, rebuild or replace inoperative components or parts.
  • Liaise with supervisors and staff to clearly identify maintenance requirements.
  • Perform general workshop duties such as light metal fabrications and welding.
  • Identify, source and procure materials, equipment and supplies required for maintenance projects.
  • Ensure total compliance with all accreditation requirements through the implementation and supervision of the Routine and Preventative Maintenance Program.
  • Ensure total compliance with Quality Control processes, SOP’s and workplace Health and Safety requirements through the timely and accurate completion of maintenance work.
  • Complete and submit all associated documentation.
  • Identify and implement improvements in maintenance systems.
  • Prioritisation of breakdowns and routine tasks.

Person Requirements:

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

  • Relevant Trade Qualifications or a very strong background as a Maintenance Fitter.
  • The ability to work autonomously, identify potential problem areas, initiate corrective action and take responsibility for the overall plant maintenance.
  • Experience working in a Quality and Safety focused workplace with a willingness to maintain compliance and complete all relevant documentation.
  • Proven welding and fabrication skills.
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
  • The ability to liaise and communicate well with Supervisors and all team members.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Strong numeracy skills.
  • The ability to work in an environment where there may be random drug and alcohol testing with a zero-tolerance policy.
  • A current driver licence.

Although not essential requirements, the following would be considered an advantage:

  • Previous maintenance experience in a food processing or food manufacturing environment
  • Current forklift ticket

The Pay:

An above Award pay rate will be negotiated with the successful Applicant and will be determined by the qualifications, experience and skills being offered.

Applications:

Applications with current resume should be submitted directly from this website.

Application Questionnaire:

As an essential part of the application process for this position, an Application Questionnaire will be emailed in response to ALL applications received for Applicants to complete and return to enable their application to progress.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Applicants being considered for the role will be required to complete a pre-employment physical and drug & alcohol testing prior to an employment offer being made.

Enquiries:

Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters on 0429 000 139.