Job description:About UsJBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year.Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queenslands world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australias most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.About the RoleOur Townsville Plant is currently a diligent Trades Assistant to join our highly skilled Maintenance team. As the Trades Assistant, you will carry out planned maintenance checks as scheduled and conduct basic assessments, providing feedback on condition and potential failure of equipment.Your key responsibilities will include:Communicating plant issues to the Maintenance SupervisorAd hoc projects workUndertaking and completing preventive maintenance and repair work ordersUndertaking daily, weekly and annual repair and preventative maintenance tasksMonitoring and reporting on maintenance related downtimeEnsuring appropriate completion of planned and unplanned maintenance tasksAbout YouPrevious experience in maintenance/repair in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentAbility to work autonomously and in a teamBasic problem solving and diagnosticsUnderstanding of work planning and scheduling proceduresWell-developed communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively with factory floor staffStrong proactive and positive attitudeWillingness to learn and grow within the roleWhy work for JBS Australia?Heavily discounted meat productsRetail discounts and national partnersUniform ProvidedOnsite parkingInterested? Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Trades Assistant