Mechanical Engineering Technician

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is Australia’s largest and most respected lotfeeder. With a capacity of 150,000+ cattle across 6 feedlots spanning more than 10,000 hectares, we are the leaders in both grain and grass-fed beef.

Situated on 2,000ha, the JBS Riverina is a part of the Riverina integrated farming, feedlot and processing operation. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimizing stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in the southern hemisphere.

Based just outside Yanco, between the popular townships of Leeton and Narrandera in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation district (or Riverina region), our location ensures the ability to source high quality feeder cattle and grain to produce premium beef. The plant employs approximately 420 team members with a processing capacity of 600 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.

Why work for JBS Australia?

Attractive weekly regional allowance Certificate III in Feedlot Operations: nationally recognised qualification for eligible employees. Learn on the job, no cost to you! Retail discounts with national partners Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

The JBS Riverina Feedlot is currently recruiting an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our busy Maintenance Team. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with optional overtime on Saturdays where available. (Both AM and PM shifts available.) Our conditions of employment are one of the best in the industry! The annual salary for this role is not less than $79,499 plus superannuation.

Your key responsibilities will include: Conducts tests of mechanical systems, collects and analyses data, and assembles and installs mechanical assemblies in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists. Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance Engaging in fabrication, installation and repair of mechanical machines, instruments or appliances Ensuring that all work is carried out to the Company and requirements and conforms to all relevant regulations Utilising fault-finding to troubleshoot and rectify problems

Qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician: Previous experience in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment Previous experience within the meat industry advantageous Sound knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics, as well as a basic knowledge of electrics and welding skills Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrated continuous improvement approach Ability to support a broad variety of mechanical work High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to communicate at all levels Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment Ability to work various shifts Full Australian working rights

The ad is valid for 28 days.

Pay: $79,499.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location: In person