Diesel Fitter / Motor Mechanic

Wilmar Sugar

Inkerman, QLD Kalamia, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

About the BusinessWith a history of over 160 years in the Australian and New Zealand sugar industries, Wilmar Sugar Australia operations span the value chain from sugar cane growing, sugar manufacturing, refining, exporting, and marketing, to the production of renewable electricity, ethanol and sustainable agricultural products.Wilmar manufactures over half of Australia's raw sugar, and each year exports enough electricity to power more than 68,000 Australian homes for 12 months. As well as supplying ethanol (ethyl alcohol) to the growing fuel market in Australia, Wilmar also supplies a significant market share to various industries including the pharmaceutical, printing, cleaning, winery, aerosol, animal health and food and beverage industries.Benefits

Professional & Personal Development Opportunities
Support in gaining formal Instrumentation qualification
4/3 day work roster
5/4 shift roster with penalties included
Job security with an established business

About the PositionWe are currently seeking applications for experienced Diesel Mechanics and Motor Mechanics (light vehicle motor mechanics) to join our Mobile Services team located at Pioneer Mill in the Burdekin Region.This is a permanent position, and the successful applicants will be responsible for safely and effectively providing maintenance of locomotive fleet and mobile plant to maximise locomotive and plant availability. Job level will depend on current qualifications and skills mix. This position moves to shift work in the Production season and is day work in the Maintenance season. A major consideration in this position will be providing trade guidance to fellow team members including apprentices. Motor mechanics who have had previous experience with diesel engines should apply and in house training will be provided to suitable applicants if they are successful.Main duties include but are not limited to:

Servicing and tuning of engines and the diagnosis/maintenance/repair of locomotive systems (transmissions, drives lubrication, fuel, braking, induction/exhaust and suspension)
MTU series 200/60 diesel engines, Mercedes 906,926, 502 diesel engines repairs and servicing.
Allisson 3000 and 4000 automatic transmission repairs and servicing, repairs and servicing of Renk Magg drive units.
Constructing and commissioning of capital built locos and brake vans.
Repairs and servicing on various mobile plant, Franna cranes, Forklifts, trucks, loaders, bobcats, tractors etc.
Assisting in the identification and scoping of work required for the maintenance of loco's and mobile plant
Troubleshooting and fault reporting of equipment during breakdowns
Understand and implementation of quality control techniques and work methods
Ensure Work orders and related permits are completed and filled out correctly
Operate in a work-based team environment and participate in other teams as required
Extremely safety conscious. Work safely and look after the safety of others in the area
Performing of auto electrical work and assisting RSU Technicians when required

Additional benefits for working with Wilmar Sugar include:

Employees who live in our Mill/Farm/Distillery Regions in Queensland may be eligible to claim Remote Area tax benefits via

. Employees may be able to achieve tax benefits on rent, and on housing purchase and interest payments. * Additional Recreational leave accrual

Employee Wellbeing Programs such as free flu vaccinations and access to our EAP provider
Discounts with our corporate partners such as Blackwood's, Specsavers, Medibank Private, Kathmandu and many more

Essential Criteria:

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Diesel Fitter, Motor Mechanic) or
Certificate III Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Previous Heavy Industrial work history highly regarded

Other Desirable Skills - but if you don't have them, we will train you over time!

Confined Space
Working at Heights
Construction Card
Hydraulics
Dogman licence
Forklift
Overhead Crane Ticket
Welding Skills

How to applyConfidential applications should be submitted online by Friday 24 May 2024 by hitting the "Apply" button. For further information regarding the position please contact HR Administrator - Janene Goldsworthy on 07 4752 6262. The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening.

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