Who we are:
The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, specialising in grass-fed, grain-fed, and Wagyu beef production. Established back in 1824, we’ve been doing this a while – in fact, we’re Australia’s oldest continuously operating company. We’ve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be, with all the support, training, and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. We’re dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future – and we’d love you to join us.
We are currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Hand for our Aronui Feedlot; the main purpose of the position is to assist in the day to day operation of feedlot maintenance. The position includes operating and maintaining machinery, water maintenance, fabrication, and welding. The role also includes assisting the maintenance manager in preventive maintenance and ensuring pen surfaces are well kept, meeting animal welfare standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Daily scraping of pen surfaces
* Pushing manure in fence lines
* Carting manure to stockpiles
* Mechanical repairs and maintenance of Feedlot, Feedmill, Farm equipment and Vehicles.
* Ensure workplace health and safety procedures are maintained.
* Maintain efficient workshop by keeping floors, benches and equipment clean and serviceable.
* Work according to a Maintenance Program for all vehicle, plant, and machinery.
* Undertake regular services and over- hauls, and complete repairs and maintenance using, where necessary, power tools, welders, and air tools.
* Fabricate, weld, and assemble structural metal products.
* Work to tight tolerances
* Joint responsibility for ordering all spare parts, oils, and fuels for the feedlot.
* Operate machinery when required.
* Assist with general maintenance of buildings and station structures, including performing routine daily checks and services of equipment.
* Assisting in production and manufacturing of lick blocks.
* Assist with livestock crew, when necessary, with animal health and processing.