Machinist Fitter Tradesperson - Sugar Industry

Tully Sugar has opportunity for a suitably qualified workshop machinist fitter tradesperson to become a key member of our maintenance team.

Our Company

• Highly regarded in the Australian Sugar Industry producing quality raw sugar and renewable energy.
• Future growth
• Subsidiary of Global Company retaining that local community spirit
• Tully Sugar is an equal opportunity employer

https://www.tullysugar.com

The Role

Working in the mechanical workshop you will be required to operate milling and drilling machinery, grinders and lathes. The workshop provides a critical service to the entire factory by machining components for a variety of sugar milling equipment.

As a mechanical fitter you may also work on maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment in other areas of the factory if required. Tully Sugar employs 2 Mechanical Apprentices each year and you will be expected to provide trade guidance to Apprentices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certificate III Fitter Machinist or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years of machinist work.
• Experience in the sugar industry is desired but not essential.
• Other skills that may compliment this position should be noted on application

It is essential that the successful applicant can demonstrate commitment to safe work practice, give a commitment to build expertise on the technical aspects of machining and have the ability to work positively in a team environment.

Work/life balance

• Permanent full-time hours of employment with yearly Enterprise Agreement % increases
• Superannuation Guarantee % and salary packaging offered.
• Generous 5 weeks of leisure time each year on top of a 4-day week from January to May.
• Training and development opportunities.
• The Company looks after you with free flu vaccinations and access to a Nurse on site monthly for blood- pressure checks and general health Q&A.
• For you and your family there is free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Accommodation - below market rate rental of a Company house would depend on availability.

Tully is situated approximately halfway between Townsville and Cairns, with access to the Atherton Tablelands and only 20 minutes from beautiful Mission Beach. The Tully region offers a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by luscious rainforests due to the considerable annual rainfall. Take a virtual tour of our region. https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/

The strong community of Tully has well established educational, health, sporting and shopping facilities.

Remuneration and Fitness for Duty

• Tully Sugar Limited has well established employment conditions and competitive wages levels under the locally agreed Enterprise Agreement.
• Safety is our priority and participation in our Fitness for Duty program which includes drug and alcohol testing prior to employment is required.

Applicants must have Australian citizenship and qualifications to work in Australia. Applications to be submitted via seek or email to [email protected]

Phone enquires should be directed to Vince, Mechanical Engineering Manager Ph: 0473 550 220.

Only Applicants with the stated Qualification and the right to work in Australia will be considered.