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Job Title


Maintenance Fitter


Company : Inghams Chickens


Location : Sorell, Tasmania


Created : 2025-11-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We''ve been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we''ve been crafting for over 100 years.A large part of our strong growth and success is because we''re always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand''s first choice for poultry.Job DescriptionYour opportunity to join our teamAs a Maintenance Fitter at our Sorell facility, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our machinery and equipment. You will play a key role in minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and making necessary repairs. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to the production of high-quality poultry products.Immediate startOnsite ParkingGreat employee benefits including product discounts, travel discounts + more!Opportunity for future permanent employmentGreat job security with an ASX-listed and stable companyThe health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our highest priorityFast-paced and team-focused environmentConsistent hours provided weeklyHours of Work:This is a full-time role that will operate Monday Friday , rotating shifts4:00am-12:30pm6:00am-2:30pm8:30am-5:00pmDaily Tasks:Attending to repairs and breakdowns of production machinery in a timely mannerReduce reactive maintenance and proactively improve unplanned downtimeAssisting in developing and introducing maintenance programs to support all internal stakeholdersEnsure the execution of safety standards and quality assurance practices into all repairs and maintenance activitiesIdentifying and escalating Animal Welfare, Food Safety & Quality issues, hazards and risksTake personal responsibility to ensure livestock is treated humanely by self and othersYou will bring to this role:Experience in servicing, repair, and maintaining various equipment, including but not limited to automated packing machinery, conveyors, hydraulics, and more, in an industrial manufacturing environment.Demonstrated commitment to Occupational Health and Safety practicesExperience in fault finding on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systemsExperience in breakdown as well and preventive maintenanceSound interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships, communicate and collaborate effectively with key stakeholdersProven skills in the areas of attention to detail, information processing and problem solving with the ability to multitaskExperience with Maximo as a CMMS would be an advantageAbility to work unsupervised and as part of a teamWere looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous, and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering delicious food thats Always Good. #J-18808-Ljbffr