Bathurst, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW
Fitters, Turners & Machinists (Trades & Services)
Full time In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable, and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot's Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.
In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing, and sustainable food, focused on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, including Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West, and Chiko.
Culture and Benefits At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
Respect for ResourcesSpirit of InnovationPassion for PeopleWe embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected, and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
The Perks Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPEIncome Protection InsuranceCompany provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointmentsTraining & development opportunitiesDiscounted health insurance optionsAttractive shift loadings & overtime ratesAbout Our Role Permanent Mon-Fri shift based position (weekend overtime available)Opportunity to work on a unique array of food processing plant & equipmentBase hourly rates from $41.29 p/h to $45.22 - negotiable upon experience & certifications (+15% afternoon shift allowance / +30% night shift allowance) with weekend penalty ratesAn opportunity exists for the full-time, permanent position of Maintenance Fitter (Shift) as part of our Maintenance team at Simplot Kelso. Simplot Kelso is our seafood and snacking processing plant, producing approx. 50 tonnes of product daily (75 SKUs) for the retail and foodservice markets including Birds Eye, I&J, and Captain's Catch branded products. The site employs approx. 120 local employees, with approximately 95% of manufactured goods consisting of either Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seafood.
What You Will Do Reporting to the Engineering Manager (via the Mechanical Team Lead), the Maintenance Fitter will perform maintenance activities (planned / opportunity / breakdown) of fixed plant and equipment to align with the site's Maintenance & Production schedules in support of optimising plant reliability, improving employee safety, and continuous improvement activities.
Working closely with the wider maintenance team (incl. Electrical / Eng / Control Systems) in addition to production staff - this hands-on, technical role will provide mechanical expertise to Simplot Kelso's operations to:
Identify faults and perform breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and micro-stops caused by production machinery and equipmentInspect, test, and maintain machinery & equipment in production areas and the wider plantPerform general plant and building maintenance workUndertake specific project work upon requestPerform assigned tasks in accordance with all Simplot Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety programmes and goalsUtilise MEX CMMS to update work orders, search asset history and advise on any maintenance trends or opportunity for improvement and innovationCurrent site equipment includes: Slicer presser, fish finger, and Formax processing equipmentRadio frequency tunnelsPar frying areaDusting, coating, and fryingSpiral freezing and frozen stores2 automated, robotic packing and palletising linesAbout You Possess a 100% commitment to health and safety in the workplaceHold a Cert III Engineering - Mechanical (or equivalent)Ability to interpret mechanical drawingsExperience with food processing equipment e.g. fillers, closers, packaging equipment, palletisers, and conveyor systems would be highly regardedExperience of servicing and overhauling various pump typesWelding experience of MAW and TIG welding, the ability to use workshop equipment e.g. lathes and milling machines in addition to experience with hydraulic & pneumatic systemsProficient in the use of the Microsoft Windows suite of products in addition to CMMS software (Simplot use MEX)Strong problem-solving analytical skillsExcellent communication skillsMotivated and diligent work ethic with a team-player mindsetWillingness to undergo a pre-employment medical (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)Please click on the 'Apply' button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY 19th JANUARY 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at
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