Nutworks is a proud supplier of macadamia nut in shell, kernel, flavoured nut products and macadamia confectionary. The central purpose-built facility is located in Yandina on Queensland's Sunshine Coast where we process approximately 10% of the Australian macadamia crop. This crop is dried, sized, cracked and sorted for supply to domestic and international buyers as Nutworks branded bulk, and retail packaged goods.

We are excited to announce that a casual Factory Maintenance Fitter position at Nutworks Yandina has become available for Day Shift between 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

Position Overview & Purpose:

Key Responsibilities:

- Preventative maintenance and servicing of all production equipment

- Fault finding

- Responsible for all tools and ensure no tools are left in production areas

- Repair of production machinery parts, replacement of production machinery parts

- Maintenance of all machinery

- Complete preventative maintenance and reactive worksheets from Maintenance Scheduling Program

- Stock control of all relevant consumables

- Planning and implementation of various maintenance projects

- General maintenance of unused machines

- In consultation with Production staff, identify equipment and areas requiring attention.

- Constant review of production line to ensure optimal effectiveness

- Provide coverage for annual and personal leave of other Maintenance members across all shifts.

- Must be available for afternoon, evening shifts or call outs.

Standards Management:

- Strict compliance with all Nutworks systems, standards, policies and procedures

- Promoting safety and risk management initiatives

- Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for; expected workplace behaviours, quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environment policies and general duty of care

- Implement factory safety procedures

- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety standards in accordance with OH&S; manuals

- Comply with all food regulatory and BRC requirements





- Comply with all HACCP requirements

- Observe good manufacturing practice and comply with all GMP requirements

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & LICENCES.

- Working Rights in Australia

- 4 years relevant Fitter and Turner experience or equivalent

- Fitter, Fitter and Turner or Fitter/Machinist Qualifications

- Current drivers licence

- Forklift licence is desirable

- Food Manufacturing knowledge or relevant industry experience

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

- Minimum of four years of demonstrated experience in an industrial/production/facility maintenance workplace

- Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to maintenance issues

- Planning, organisation and problem solving skills

- Strong technical aptitude

- Reliable, motivated and punctual

- Have a strong work ethic

- Be physically fit and healthy for work

- Proven ability to work as part of a team

- Ability to work under limited supervision and independently

- Good communication skills and possess effective leadership qualities

- Ability to develop and maintain supportive cross functional relationships

- Understanding and practice of food hygiene and food handling concepts

- Plan, prioritise and sequence work operations/ complete activities

- Contribute to a group effort in order to plan and carry out work

- Complete preventative maintenance requests as per schedule and delegation from Maintenance Manager

This is an excellent prospect for someone eager to build their career while contributing to the success of a growing business.

To be successful in this role you must be a positive and energetic team player, be reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently. Immediate start available.

If this sounds like you, click APPLY now and provide your resume and covering letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this position.

Due to the high volume of expected applications received for our advertised positions, only those applicants who are short listed will be contacted.

Please note successful applicant/s will be required to complete a full medical check including drug and alcohol testing.

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