Mechanical Technician
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Job no: 493828
Work type: Full Time
Location: Devonport
Categories: Processing, Maintenance/Trades
Huon is one of Australia’s leading salmon producers, proudly farming, processing and delivering premium Tasmanian salmon to customers across Australia and around the world.
We’re looking for a qualified Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team at our state-of-the-art Parramatta Creek Processing Facility at Sassafras, around 20 minutes from Devonport.
This is a great opportunity to work with modern, specialised food processing equipment and technology, while enjoying an excellent 7 days on, 7 days off lifestyle roster.
What you’ll be doing
Working as part of our site Maintenance team, you’ll:
- Service, maintain and repair specialised food processing equipment and machinery.
- Complete preventative and breakdown maintenance to keep production running safely and efficiently.
- Diagnose faults and find practical solutions to equipment issues.
- Maintain plant and infrastructure across our processing facility.
- Record maintenance activities using MEX.
- Work closely with Production teams to coordinate maintenance priorities.
- Support contractors and other team members when required.
About you
You’ll bring:
- Certificate III in a Mechanical Trade and relevant practical experience.
- Experience maintaining plant, machinery or production equipment.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- A willingness to learn and work with new technology and specialised equipment.
- Experience with MEX or a similar maintenance system is desirable.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Forklift licence is desirable.
Why join Huon?
- 7 days on, 7 days off - The ultimate lifestyle roster!
- Work with brand-new, state-of-the-art processing equipment and technology.
- Ongoing technical training and development.
- Discounts on Huon’s premium Tasmanian salmon.
- Discounted health insurance and wellbeing benefits.
- Retail and lifestyle discounts.
- The stability and opportunities of being part of JBS, the world’s largest protein producer.
Ready for a better roster and your next technical challenge? Click Apply Now and join the team at Parramatta Creek.
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Applications close: Tasmania Standard Time
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