• Fitter and Turner
• Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,00 based on experience
• Louis Dreyfus Company Australia Pty Ltd

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar role and is equipped with a trade background or proven skills in mechanical engineering. You’ll have a mature and proactive approach to your duties and be able to work well with all members of the team. With excellent people management and problem-solving skills, it is important you can prove the following:

• Cert III Qualifications or equivalent;
• Three years or more years relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications;
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance/production environments;
• Team player attitude with high attention to detail;
• Willingness and ability to pass a Pre-employment Medical and Drug + Alcohol testing.

A reliable work ethic, good communication skills with a safety-first attitude are essential to succeeding in this role. A diverse role with highly supportive and inclusive management culture and professional development and incentives are on offer to the successful candidate. You must have a desire to live in one of our amazing rural communities with all the amenities, accommodation, meals and utilities supplied.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Fitter and Turner to join our team in Boggabri, NSW on a permanent full-time basis. The role is responsible for minimising unplanned downtimes for our cotton ginnery plant and machinery. The critical position ensures the completion of maintenance tasks to achieve bale output targets to the highest standard of quality and safety. Your responsibilities include:

• Carry out all maintenance tasks as per company scheduling and direction from management;
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out fault finding, diagnostics, repairs and overhauls on ginning machinery to ensure production downtimes is kept at a minimum;
• Replace worn and defective parts and components and reassembling machinery;
• Manufacture metal parts and sub-assemblies needed for repairs;
• Fit fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments;
• Regularly inspect machinery and detect problems before they become an issue;
• Monitor and ensure safe and efficient operations at all time;
• Mentor and coach trainees;
• Ensure all SHE daily, weekly and monthly checks and reporting are complete

The ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar role and is equipped with a trade background or proven skills in mechanical engineering. You’ll have a mature and proactive approach to your duties and be able to work well with all members of the team. With excellent people management and problem-solving skills, it is important you can prove the following:

• Cert III Qualifications or equivalent;
• Three years or more years relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications;
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance/production environments;
• Team player attitude with high attention to detail;
• Willingness and ability to pass a Pre-employment Medical and Drug + Alcohol testing