This is a full time position | $45 base hourly rate (Casual $56.25)

Your work will be challenging, and the successful applicant will be required to work in industrial manufacturing and agricultural environments to meet strict maintenance deadlines. Our facility has not only meat processing facilities but also a grain terminal and harvesting facilities, your role will require you to work with grain harvest commodity facilities providing you with a varied range of tasks. An advanced knowledge and all round ability to carry out a variety of fitter, turner & machinist tasks with flexibility and willingness to learn is preferred.

Main duties include:

• Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
• Fit and assemble parts, tools.
• Dismantle faulty tools and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts.
• Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools.
• Be a part of installations, expansions and new projects as they develop

In this role you will be responsible for general mechanical maintenance that includes mechanical repair on a day to day basis as well as ensuring downtime is minimized. In addition, you will develop and implement systems that will maximise the efficiency of and minimise cost of utilities. You will also recommend and develop initiatives that will enhance productivity, efficiency and profitability of the plant.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

To apply for this role, you will need to be a licensed Fitter and Turner with experience in a maintenance role preferably within a manufacturing environment. We are seeking someone who is positive, with a good attitude who is willing to be an active member of the team. Having a willingness to learn and lots of flexibility is a must.

About the Company:

Fletcher International Exports is one of Australia’s most integrated processors and exporters of lamb and sheep meat products. A private, family-owned company, Fletcher International process lamb and sheep meat products, wool and sheep skins and markets a diverse range of high quality by-products.

The expansion of the company’s farming interests has continued to increase the degree of vertical integration across the business. These interests have strengthened the livestock supply chain, while providing a source of quality crossbred lambs consistently throughout the year. Secondly, the grain produced at the company’s properties is sold directly to end users in export markets.

Here at Fletcher’s, our people are our strength. Fletcher International invests heavily in the ongoing development and growth of the business. This is especially evident in the training and skill development of its workforce.

Our philosophy is to support ongoing employee development throughout their career, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the industry. With this highly skilled workforce, the company is well equipped to continue to deliver high quality, safe products to international markets.

How to apply:

Please complete and submit a Fletcher International Exports application form with CV attached for your application to be processed. You can find the submission link at: http://www.fletchint.com.au/appnow