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Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory is an export meat processing facility, based in the South Burnett Region and is ideally located just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast.
Swickers has been in operation in Kingaroy for over 50 years and today employs approximately 800 employees.
As part of the Sunpork Group, Swickers is a state-of-the-art processing facility specialising solely in the production of fresh pork and distributing it widely across Australia and internationally.
Swickers processes 95% of all Queensland's pork production, including the production of various pork value-add products for consumers worldwide.
Swickers is the largest Australian owned pork processor and continues to be a market leader in pork production.
What we offer
By joining us, you will become part of an ever-growing family – passionate about providing the best quality.
At SunPork we provide:
Staff discounts on a range of products Employee Wellbeing Benefits including discounts to 400+ retailers Learning and development opportunities The opportunity
As a member of the Maintenance team, your role as Maintenance Electrician will require you to work very closely with the production departments on the facility.
Our business aims to reliably and efficiently process pigs and pork products to the highest levels of welfare, quality and customer satisfaction, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality and People.
Main duties will include, but are not limited to:
Ability to act with urgency when machinery fault or breakdown occurs; Maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures; Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems; Work in a methodical manner to ensure production runs smoothly using good observation and problem-solving methodologies; Ability to identify and solve root causes to prevent further re-occurrences; Complete any preventative maintenance tasks given in a timely manner and to a high standard; Ensure clear handover of work performed between the maintenance team and production teams so that all safety and food quality standards are well managed; Must be able to work flexible hours, be on call and able to work in a rotating roster; Hold relevant trade qualifications and current licenses; Demonstrated ability to work as part of a growing and interdependent team, working collaboratively with other departments; Knowledge of WH&S practices and legislation; Need to be reliable & punctual with work attendance.
What we're looking for
Swickers has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team.
As a key member you will have:
Minimum 2-years demonstrated experience in the Electrical Industry or in a similar role; Trade Certificate 3 Electrotechnology Electrician as a minimum; Must be able to work shift work and 12-hour rosters.
In addition, there may also be occasions where after-hours work is required to repair breakdowns; This role is paid on wages (hourly rate) at an average of 48 hours per week.
Salary range, circa $105,000 - $110,000 plus superannuation per annum.
SunPork is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
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