About the role/Job Summary: Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor - Locomotives, you will be responsible for performing general maintenance and repair tasks on our fleet of locomotives, track maintenance mobile equipment and associated mechanical plant.
You will be a key member of the Rolling Stock maintenance team, achieving targets in relation to safety, quality and productivity.
This will also lead into a Shift Position during the crushing season.
To be considered for this position, you will hold the following: An excellent focus on safety and a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of all work colleagues Relevant trade qualification (Diesel Fitter, Mechanical Fitter or Equivalent trade) Manual Driver's License Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment Ability to be self-motivated and organized Effective written, oral communication and interpersonal skills The following additional skills will be highly regarded, and the successful applicant will either already hold the below qualifications/licences or be willing to obtain through training and assessment for competency: Mobile Plant Maintenance Gearbox, Transmission repairs and overhaul Ability to weld and use lathe/milling machines Basic Rigging, Forklift, Overhead and Mobile Crane Mackay Sugar Benefits Home Every Night / Permanent, Full-Time Employment 5 Weeks of Annual Leave (Permanent Positions) Rostered Days Off during Maintenance Season (RDO's accumulated during Crushing Period).
Combination of Shift Work and Day Work through the year Lifestyle Roster during the Crushing Season, Weekends off during the Maintenance Season Training and Development opportunities to maintain and expand your skill set Access to discounted products and services at more than 500 businesses About Mackay Sugar Located in tropical North Queensland where a unique lifestyle can be blended with a progressive business, Mackay is home to Australia's second largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar.
With more than 140 years' experience in raw sugar production and employing up to 800 people seasonally, Mackay Sugar is an iconic Australian brand that contributes significantly to our economy and community.
A member of the Nordzucker Group since 2019, Mackay Sugar is undergoing an exciting period of change and growth.
Nordzucker is one of the leading sugar manufacturers in Europe and brings a network of global ideas, innovation and opportunities to Mackay Sugar.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Mackay Sugar Limited is an equal opportunity employer.