At The Midfield Group, we are dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability for our suppliers, company, customers, and the communities we serve, all while delivering high-quality Australian products worldwide. As a privately-owned company, The Midfield Group offers a genuine 'Paddock to Plate' experience. We own and manage farms, factories, and distribution channels, ensuring complete control over the essential aspects of bringing livestock from paddock to plate.
We have a current vacancy for a highly skilled and safety focused Qualified Fitter & Turner to join our team located in Warrnambool, Victoria. In this role, you will be required to work alongside a crew of like-minded tradespeople to deliver maintenance onsite.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment
Scheduling and completing the companies 'Preventative Maintenance Program'
Studies drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations and machine settings.
Fits fabricated metal parts into products and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to produce machines and equipment.
Checks fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments.
Sets guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, sets up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and sets controls for textile machines.
Forms metal stock and castings to fine tolerance using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal.
Cuts, threads, bends and installs hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
Diagnoses faults and performs operational maintenance of machines, and overhauls and repairs mechanical parts and fluid power equipment.
May erect machines and equipment on-site.
Attending daily maintenance situations and breakdowns
Attending weekly maintenance meetings and toolbox talks
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:
Trade Certificates - Engine Reconditioning/ Fitter & Turner/ Machinist and/or other related industry qualification
Strong experience in a similar role will be highly regarded
Be punctual and reliable, self-motivated, problem solver & team player
Strong interpersonal & communication skills
Basic computer literacy
You must pass a drug & alcohol test and be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical if required.
You have already had a Q Fever vaccination or are willing to participate in the vaccination process.
As part of The Midfield Group, you will also have access to our comprehensive employee benefits program:
Above award base rates, generous bonuses & opportunity for career progression within our global organisation
Safe and supportive work environment by providing an Employee Assistance Program
On site canteen, free parking, staff discounts, monthly staff BBQs and annual flu vaccination program
Salary Range: AUD70,000 to AUD135,000
The Midfield Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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