Job Description
We're looking for an Afternoon Shift Maintenance Fitter with experience in the improvement, optimisation & installation of our automated food processing equipment.
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Kalfresh is an creative, fast-growing Queensland horticultural company, focused on farming, processing, and marketing fresh conventional and certified organic vegetables across Australia and select export markets. We're a diverse, skilled team united by our passion for fresh, healthy nutrient-rich produce. We are creating a better farming future for our people, community, consumer and the environment. Our head office is situated in Kalbar, just 1 hour's drive from Brisbane and 1.5 hours from the Gold Coast, in the beautiful Scenic Rim.
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Your recent role:
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Reporting to the maintenance manager and working as part of a cross functional operations maintenance team you will be focused on the reliability and maintenance of pre and post-harvest vegetable processing equipment. The installation, optimisation and continuous improvement of new and existing production lines will be your primary responsibility. The right person has a continuous improvement mindset and is just as comfortable in the workshop on welder or lathe as they are solving problems in the field or packing shed.
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On any given day this job may include:
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Monitoring, operation, fault finding and repair of farming and processing equipment in a quick-paced production environment.
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Installation, set up and testing of new food processing and packing equipment.
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Installation or relocation, modification,



testing and set up of new and refurbished equipment.
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Troubleshoot and fix equipment issues.
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Coach and mentor the production team to increase their knowledge of fault correction and troubleshooting.
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Maximise up-time through effective execution of all maintenance-related activities.
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Facilitate continuous improvement activities through broad system knowledge and site-specific enhancements.
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About you
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Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, with excellent fault finding and troubleshooting abilities.
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Mechanical trade qualifications required. Dual trades, or restricted electrical licenses, will be highly regarded.
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The ability to assimilate varied OEM technology and work with the various subcontractors in order to learn as much as you can.
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A TIG welder, with experience working with 304 and 316 stainless steels,
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Minimum 5+ years of experience maintaining automated packing equipment in a food processing environment, distribution centre or field service environment.
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A genuine interest in automation and technology, with the aptitude to learn new concepts and procedures.
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Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and making sure processes are documented simply.




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Strong communicator, with the ability to work effectively with multinational, cross-functional teams.
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Meets the physical fitness requirements including:
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Work can be in the office, in the cold room facilities and out in the paddock in hot humid Queensland summer.
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Frequent walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time.
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Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 25kgs unassisted.
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Ability to accurately identify colours including red, blue, white, yellow, and green.
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What's in it for you?
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Competitive salary package,above award rates.
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Team Spirit - We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.
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Top equipment – We will provide the best tools for the job with a commitment to only buying the best automated equipment.
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Support & Opportunity - Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognised and supported. Career opportunities and development are available for all of our employees, come grow with Kalfresh.
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This is a permanent full-time position based in our Kalbar office, so would ideally suit someone who lives locally or wanting a tree-change to the Scenic Rim region.
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If you have any questions or want further information, please email
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You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.

📌 Maintenance Fitter (Queensland)
🏢 Kalfresh Vegetables
📍 Queensland