Description:
At The Midfield Group, we are dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability for our suppliers, company, customers, and the communities we serve, all while delivering high-quality Australian products worldwide. As a privately-owned company, The Midfield Group offers a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience. We own and manage farms, factories, and distribution channels, ensuring complete control over the essential aspects of bringing livestock from paddock to plate.
We have a current vacancy for a safety focused qualified Mechanical Fitter & Turner to join our team located in Warrnambool, Victoria. In this role, you will be required to work alongside a crew of like-minded tradespeople to deliver maintenance onsite.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment
- Scheduling and completing the companies 'Preventative Maintenance Program'
- Studies drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations and machine settings
- Fits fabricated metal parts into products and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to produce machines and equipment
- Checks fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
- Sets guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, sets up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and sets controls for textile machines
- Forms metal stock and castings to fine tolerance using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
- Cuts, threads, bends and installs hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
- Diagnoses faults and performs operational maintenance of machines and overhauls and repairs mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
- May erect machines and equipment on-site
- Attending daily maintenance situations and breakdowns
- Attending weekly maintenance meetings and toolbox talks
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:
- Trade Certificates - Engine Reconditioning/ Fitter & Turner/ Machinist and/or other related industry qualification
- Strong experience in a similar role will be highly regarded
- Be punctual and reliable, self-motivated, problem solver & team player
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
- You must pass a drug & alcohol test and be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical if required.
- You have already had a Q Fever vaccination or are willing to participate in the vaccination process.
WHY JOIN US?
- Competitive remuneration package with employee benefits such as discounts on banking, travel insurance, Health & Fitness, Home appliances, local retailers and more
- Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation
- Safe and supportive work environment by providing an Employee Assistance Program
- On site canteen, free parking, staff discounts, monthly staff BBQs and annual flu vaccination program
Apply now by sending your updated CV to [emailprotected]
The Midfield Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.