Lots of training and fantastic career progression opportunities Job security with an established business Strong sense of community and mateship within the team About the Position We are currently seeking applications for a experienced Diesel Mechanics or Light Vehicle Motor Mechanics to join our Mobile teams located in the Herbert region, Burdekin Region, Proserpine and Mackay region. This is a full-time permanent position, and the successful applicants will be responsible for safely and effectively providing maintenance of locomotive fleet and mobile plant to maximise locomotive and plant availability. Motor mechanics who have had previous experience with diesel engines should apply and in house training will be provided to suitable applicants if they are successful. The salary offered will be commensurate with individual skills and experience. The indicative salary range is between $70,000 (TL10) and $77,000 (TL08) annually for day work (during the maintenance season) and moves to shift work with shift penalties in the Production Season. Penalties are paid on any time done over 38 hours! Main duties include but are not limited to: Servicing and tuning of engines and the diagnosis/maintenance/repair of locomotive systems (transmissions, drives lubrication, fuel, braking, induction/exhaust and suspension) MTU series 200/60 diesel engines, Mercedes 906,926, 502 diesel engines repairs and servicing Allisson 3000 and 4000 automatic transmission repairs and servicing, repairs and servicing of Renk Magg drive units Constructing and commissioning of capital-built locos and brake vans Repairs and servicing on various mobile plant, Franna cranes, forklifts, trucks, loaders, bobcats, tractors etc. Assisting in the identification and scoping of work required for the maintenance of locos and mobile plant Troubleshooting and fault reporting of equipment during breakdowns Contributing to the quality control techniques and continuous improvement of work methods Ensuring work orders and related permits are completed to a standard Maintaining safe work practices Providing trade guidance to fellow team members including apprentices Additional benefits for working with Wilmar Sugar include: Supported career progression whether it is down the technical stream or onwards to leadership (internships, cadetships, internal courses, and university education) Employees who live in our Mill/Farm/Distillery Regions in Queensland may be eligible to claim Remote Area tax benefits via MAXXIA. Employees may be able to achieve tax benefits on rent, and on housing purchase and interest payments. Additional Recreational leave accrual Employee Wellbeing Programs such as free flu vaccinations and access to our EAP provider Discounts with our corporate partners such as Blackwood's, Specsavers, Medibank Private, Kathmandu and many more Essential Criteria: Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Diesel Fitter, Motor Mechanic) or Certificate III Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (we will upskill you to be a diesel fitter!) Previous Heavy Industrial work history highly regarded Other Desirable Skills - but if you don't have them, we will train you over time! Working at Heights, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Dogman licence, Forklift, Overhead Crane Ticket, Welding Skills, ULV (24v) electrical exposure How to apply Confidential applications should be submitted online by 8.00am 13 May 2024 by hitting the "Apply" button. For further information regarding the position please contact Shanna Southern, People & Culture on 07 4945 9773. The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening. About Wilmar Sugar and Renewables With a history of over 160 years in the Australian and New Zealand sugar industries, Wilmar Sugar Australia operations span the value chain from sugar cane growing, sugar manufacturing, refining, exporting, and marketing, to the production of renewable electricity, ethanol, and sustainable agricultural products. Wilmar manufactures over half of Australia's raw sugar, and each year exports enough electricity to power more than 68,000 Australian homes for 12 months. As well as supplying ethanol (ethyl alcohol) to the growing fuel market in Australia, Wilmar also supplies a significant market share to various industries including the pharmaceutical, printing, cleaning, winery, aerosol, animal health and food and beverage industries.
