JBS Australia is looking for a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team at our Rockhampton beef processing plant. You will keep our plant running safely, reliably and with minimal downtime, as part of a high-performing team delivering some of Australia's best beef brands to customers around the world. About the Role <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Maintain and repair mechanical equipment across a large-scale beef processing facility</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Execute planned maintenance using SAP (or similar work management systems)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Diagnose and resolve faults quickly to minimise production impact</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Support reliability programs that reduce unplanned downtime</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene, and plant efficiency</li> </ul> The Pay The figures below are effective hourly rates, what the role actually earns on average across the 8-week roster, factoring in weekend work, afternoon shifts and on-call. Your base EA rate and penalties are paid as normal on your payslip; the effective rate simply shows what it all adds up to per hour worked. <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">L4 Trade-qualified (entry) – $49.41 / hr</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">L3 Experienced tradesperson – $50.73 / hr</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">L2 Area lead tradesperson – $53.04 / hr</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">L1 Senior tradesperson (by appointment) – $54.33 / hr</li> </ul> Plus $500 per year meat allowance paid weekly on top of the hourly rate. The Roster An 8-week rotating pattern averaging 40 hours per week. Every worked shift is 10 hours, and you get the same pattern back every 8 weeks, so you can plan life months ahead. Shift types across the cycle: <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">18-day shifts (5:00am–3:30pm)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">10 afternoon shifts (12:00pm–10:00pm) – attract a 15% loading</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">4 Saturday day shifts – paid at time-and-a-half</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">On-call: 5 weekday standbys + 1 weekend standby per cycle – paid at allowance rates</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">23 days off across the 8 weeks – including 4 full weekends</li> </ul> A typical fortnight looks like: <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Week 1: 4 afternoon shifts / 3 days off / 1 midweek break</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Week 2: 4-day shifts (Mon–Thu) / 3-day weekend</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Week 3: 3-day shifts + Saturday / 4-day weekend before + Sunday off</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Week 4: 4-day shifts ending on an afternoon Friday / 2-day weekend</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Weeks 5–8: Repeat a similar mix – full pattern provided at interview</li> </ul> About You <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter (Certificate III)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Background in manufacturing, processing, or heavy industry</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Safety first mindset</li> </ul> Why Join JBS? <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Effective hourly rates starting at $49.41, averaged across the roster, including penalties and on-call</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Additional $500 yearly meat allowance on top of hourly rate</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Secure, full-time employment with a global industry leader</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Clear progression pathway from Level 4 through to Level 1</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Structured roster with predictable hours</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Staff discounts on meat products</li> </ul>

Maintenance Fitter (Rockhampton, QLD, AU, 4700) @ JBS Australia Pty Ltd

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