Who we are

Boortmalt is a global malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity and is present on five continents with 25 malting plants worldwide. Our expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers, distillers and food industries who rely on the supply of top-quality barley malts. In Australia, Boortmalt benefits from the legacy of Joe White Maltings, one of the oldest maltsters in the world, founded in Ballarat, Victoria. Its malting business in Australia has been operational since 1858.

Today, with five operating plants across five states, Boortmalt is ideally positioned to access Australia’s premium barley-growing regions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality malt to our brewing and distilling customers locally and also to export markets in Asia and South America.

We are seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join our Minto team. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll play a key part in maintaining and supporting our manufacturing plant and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

About you

You are a self-starter and take a proactive approach to your work. You ensure that our manufacturing equipment is maintained in a safe, cost effective and sustainable manner helping us to achieve customer quality specifications and requirements. You are able to build professional relationships at all levels within the organisation, displaying cultural understanding, resilience and an inclusive mindset.

As a great communicator and problem solver, you look for and implement continuous improvement opportunities so that together we can make the finest malt for our local and international brewing, distilling and food industries.

Requirements

- Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment and instruments associated with a food manufacturing and grain handling facility





- Work on grain handling equipment such as drag and belt conveyors, blowers, pumps, helical bevel gearboxes and equipment specific to malt manufacturing
- In conjunction with the maintenance supervisor, assist in the development and implementation of maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance programs and long-term strategies to meet the needs of the business

- Conduct preventative maintenance and servicing of all production equipment whilst also exercising fault finding

- Ensure that all repairs, new installations and maintenance work undertaken at the site complies with relevant standards and regulations

- Maintain all machinery which includes the repair and replacement of production machinery parts

- Take ownership of and be involved in and committed to achieving a safe workplace

- Adhere to work and safety instructions and take an active role in contributing to building a safety culture

- Work to achieve a zero-harm work environment and strive for continuous improvement

- Contribute to team efforts to meet set targets while operating within budget guidelines

- Ensure equipment reliability is maintained to meet energy road map targets

- Actively participate in investigations such as root cause analysis

- Assist with the creation and evaluation of risk assessments and standard operating procedures

- Abide by processes, procedures, and directions in relation to food safety and quality management





- Ensure plant HACCP, Quality and Continuous Improvement systems are followed and requirements are met

What we’re looking for

- Mechanical/maintenance qualifications and experience in a fixed plant manufacturing setting

- Minimum 3 years’ experience (food production or similar industrial environment)

- Experienced in fault-finding, troubleshooting and problem solving

- Knowledge of materials handling equipment for grain

- Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and proactive

- Physically competent to partake in activities within an industrial environment

- Participate in and contribute to a positive team environment through developing effective working relationships

- Fluent in English (speak, read and write)

- Advanced computer skills (MS Office package)

Desirable extras

- Additional licensing such as forklift, working at heights, confined space, EWP/scissor lift highly desired

Roster requirements

- Work an alternating rotating roster 6am – 2pm and 9am – 5pm. When working the 9am – 5pm roster you will be required to be on standby

- Attend to breakdowns when required out of hours (on a rotational basis)

- The roster system may include weekend and public holiday work

Boortmalt is on an exciting trajectory as we strive to cement our position as the world’s leading Maltster. We are focused, passionate about our industry and are strongly values driven. If you believe you have skills we are seeking and would like to join us on our journey, then we would love to hear from you.

To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

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