Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Mechanical FitterPlant/Site: JBS Longford PlantDate Posted: 17 Sept 2026Swift & Company Trade Group is located in Queensland and is the international trading division of JBS. Our trading office has supplied to international markets for over 50 years trading a variety of protein products including beef, sheep, goat, pork, poultry and game meats along with by products including meat and bone meal and tallow.About the roleReporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, a full-time opportunity currently exists for a Skilled Mechanical Fitter to ensure the availability, reliability and capability of plant assets in a beef processing operation. Well trained, motivated employees are the key to our success.
JBS understands that employment is a partnership. We are committed to offering a positive work workplace, continuous learning and appropriately rewarding the people who make our company a success. We expect your best.
In return, you choose how far you’ll go with JBS.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- To ensure maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance.
- Engage in making, fitting or repairing mechanical machines,
instruments or appliances.
- Ensure that all mechanical work is carried out to meet the Company safety and housekeeping requirements and conforms to all relevant regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to identify faults with the ability to troubleshoot and rectify problems.
- Providing mechanical support to day shift and afternoon shift as required.
- Other responsibilities that may come up, such as working on projects.Criteria for selection include (but is not limited to):
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
- Experience in maintenance/repair in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Effective and efficient fault finding and diagnostic skills.
- A thorough understanding of maintenance work management practices.
- Understanding of work planning and scheduling procedures.
- Sound computer skills.
- Mechanical trade qualifications and post-trade experience of a minimum of 2 years.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of WHS regulations/procedures.
- Confined Space and BA Competence highly desired.
- Ability to work afternoon and day shifts Monday-Sunday, pending roster overtime maybe required (including weekends).