We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join our team at our Smithton Tasmania site. You will be working as part of the Engineering team, providing maintenance support to ensure optimal plant performance. 

About the Location

Located in far North-West Tasmania, the Circular Head municipality – The Edge of the World – covers an area of 4,917km2. With Australia’s largest temperate rainforest and pristine coastlines right on our doorstep, the district has lots of appeal for those seeking a great lifestyle. With many local sporting clubs and facilities, opportunities for fishing and bushwalking and various community organisations and events, Smithton is a great community to be part of.
About the Role

• Responsible for completion of planned and unplanned maintenance work in a timely manner.
• Work alongside the production teams to ensure maximum availability and efficiency of our production facility.
• Respond to breakdown calls during your shift to ensure minimal equipment downtime.
• Participate in the maintenance programs through SAP that includes preventative, corrective and breakdown responses.
• Working on a predominantly 12 Hour Shift rotating roster. Shift allowances and overtime being remunerated accordingly for a competitive salary. 

About You
We are looking an individual who will be on the tools and has

• Formal qualifications in a mechanical trade
• Strong skills in fault finding and problem solving
• Experience in pneumatics and hydraulics desirable
• The ability to safely work as an individual and within a team environment and follow Company policy and procedures
• Ability to up to 12 hour shifts
• Work collaboratively with others across the organization
• Willingness and ability to learn and develop skills on the job
• Previous manufacturing / production plant experience would be an advantage

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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