JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia.
We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.
JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Located in the Beef Capital of Australia, the JBS Rockhampton processing facility produces a range of pasture fed and grain fed beef products, from commodity to premium.
Our organic beef brand, Acres Organic and Right to Roam, our verified grass-fed beef brand is both packed exclusively at Rockhampton.
The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a current processing capacity of 700 head of beef cattle per day, operating 6 days/week.
Why work for JBS Australia? All work clothing, equipment and PPE providedAccess to heavily discounted meat productsHealth insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank PrivateAbout the Role The JBS Rockhampton Maintenance team is currently recruiting an Apprentice Electrician to join the team in a full-time capacity.
Reporting to the Plant Engineer and joining a team of experienced tradespeople (including Fitters, Electricians and Plumbers) this apprenticeship opportunity is ideal for anyone looking to develop their Electrical trade skills in a fast-paced, industry leading food manufacturing environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenanceEngaging in fabrication, installation and repair of mechanical machines, instruments or appliancesEnsuring all work is carried out to company requirements and conforms to relevant regulationsIdentifying faults through the use of fault-finding techniques with the ability to troubleshoot and rectify problemsAbout You Must have a full driver's license and reliable transportAbility to follow safe work practices and proceduresAbility to work with and under the supervision of tradespeopleAbility to attend TAFE as requiredDemonstrated interest in the tradeStrong organisational and time management skillsCompletion of a High School Certificate (minimum grade 10) highly regardedGood attention to detail and high level of accuracyGood understanding of mathematicsBasic understanding of computer systemsAbility to work autonomously as well as in a team environmentFlexibility to work a variety of shifts across a 6-day production roster #J-18808-Ljbffr