Join the Bundaberg Sugar Team as a Fitter and Turner and be part of our Refinery Maintenance Crew!

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and be part of a proactive and dynamic team workplace? Bundaberg Sugar is seeking a motivated and energetic Fitter and Turner to join our team. If you have a robust background in the manufacturing and/or sugar industry, thrive in an exciting industrial setting, and have a "can‑do" mindset, we want YOU!

Why Bundaberg Sugar?

At Bundaberg Sugar, we have a rich history, a commitment to excellence and we are dedicated to creating a rewarding career experience for our team members. By joining us, you will have the chance to contribute to the refinery and packaging operations of a company that values both safety and growth.

About the Role:

As our next Fitter and Turner, you will play a crucial part in maintaining our refinery and packaging plant equipment. You will have the opportunity to use your expertise to ensure the seamless running of our operations in our high‑paced environment of the sugar refinery and packaging department.

Key Responsibilities:

- Autonomously undertake maintenance for the Refinery and Packaging plants.
- Work as part of the refinery maintenance crew to meet the agreed maintenance targets.
- Liaise with other personnel in undertaking maintenance throughout the factory.
- Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting packaging equipment is a desirable part of the role.
- Actively participate in and support Company Workplace Health and Safety initiatives.

What We are Looking For:

The job holder to carry out plant maintenance and capital works including packaging packing equipment, conveyors, palletisers, pumps, fans, gearboxes, motors, vessels,



and valves.

Experience in using a computerised maintenance management system would be desirable as would the relevant experience in a food manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.

Assist with initiating and developing projects to enhance the availability and efficiency of plant and equipment.

Undertake advanced fitting or other tasks (eg welding, hydraulics, etc) within the level of skills held and nominated to be used as part of the classification level.

Qualifications:

A trade qualification in Fitting or Fitting and Turning, in addition, to experience in general fitting, basic welding, tig welding and repair maintenance work are key requirements of this role.

Why Work with Us?

At Bundaberg Sugar, we offer a competitive range of benefits to keep you motivated, engaged, and excited to come to work every day.

Employment Benefits:

- Generous leave entitlements: 4 weeks of annual leave plus a 25% loading, 1 week of travel leave per year, and 13 weeks of long service leave after 10 years.
- Work‑life balance: Enjoy day work hours (7:00 am - 3:30 pm)
- Other perks: Additional allowances as per the Enterprise Agreement.

Proposed new Enterprise Agreement rates for qualified mechanical tradespersons range between $40 and $48 per hour, dependent on skills and training.

Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about making an impact and working in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you! All applicants will receive updates on the status of their application via email.

Don’t miss out – Apply today by submitting your resume.

At Bundaberg Sugar, every employee is valued, and we are committed to creating an equal employment opportunity workplace.

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