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About UsJBS Australia is Australia''s largest and most respected meat packer, marketer and exporter, supplying the finest grain fed and pasture fed meats to export and domestic customers for more than 20 years. With approximately 8,500 employees spread across our offices, processing plants and feedlots, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries around the world.Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queenslands world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville processing facility 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 facility employs over 500 employees and processes approximately 900 head per day, operating 5 days/week.About the RoleThe JBS Townsville Maintenance team is currently recruiting an Apprentice Electrician to join the Maintenance team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Plant Engineer and joining a team of experienced tradespeople (including Fitters and Electricians) this apprenticeship opportunity is ideal for anyone looking to develop their Electrical trade skills in a fast-paced, industry leading food manufacturing environment.Adult apprentice rate of pay is a percentage of the qualified trades rate.Your key responsibilities will include:Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenanceEngaging in fabrication, installation and repair of mechanical machines, instruments or appliancesEnsuring all work is carried out to company requirements and conforms to relevant regulationsIdentifying faults through the use of fault-finding techniques with the ability to troubleshoot and rectify problemsAbout YouMust have a full drivers license and reliable transportAbility to follow safe work practices and proceduresAbility to work with and under the supervision of tradespeopleAbility to attend TAFE as requiredDemonstrated interest in the tradeStrong organisational and time management skillsCompletion of a High School Certificate highly regarded however not essentialFlexibility to work a variety of shiftsGood attention to detail and high level of accuracyGood understanding of mathematicsBasic understanding of computer systemsAbility to work autonomously as well as in a team environmentAvailability to work day shift hours, Monday to FridayWhy work for JBS Australia?Long-term, stable employmentAll work clothing, equipment and PPE providedAccess to heavily discounted JBS products through our onsite Butcher ShopInterested? APPLY NOW! #J-18808-Ljbffr