Maintenance Fitter

Greenmountain Food Processing, a Queensland-based export beef processing facility, is seeking experienced Maintenance Fitters to join our maintenance team at our Coominya facility.

This is a full-time position responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving the mechanical plant, machinery and equipment used throughout our meat processing operation. The successful applicants will work as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment

Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs in a timely and effective manner

Fit, assemble, install and repair mechanical components and equipment

Overhaul and maintain pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals and maintenance instructions

Carry out fabrication, fitting and minor welding activities where required

Assist with machinery installation, modification and continuous improvement projects

Complete maintenance records and report identified defects

Follow site safety procedures, isolation requirements and permit systems

Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area

Essential Requirements:

Australian-recognised trade qualification in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Fitting and Turning, or an equivalent relevant qualification

Demonstrated experience working as a Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Fitter or Fitter-Mechanic

Experience maintaining industrial production machinery and fixed plant

Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation

Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team

Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

Availability to work a rotating roster and reasonable overtime required by the operation

Experience within meat processing, food manufacturing, agricultural processing or another high-volume industrial manufacturing environment will be highly regarded.

Salary will be between $79,500 and $85,000 per year, plus superannuation, depending on the applicant’s qualifications, skills and experience.

Only applicants who meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.