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About the Position

Our Kyogle site is filled with a welcoming and social team. We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter with a strong work ethic to join us on a Permanent Full-time basis, covering Wednesday to Saturday shifts. If you enjoy working across different fixed plant equipment and machinery, we are interested in talking to you. You will report into our Maintenance Manager and will be responsible both preventative and corrective maintenance of site plant and equipment to a high standard, which will enable maximum production levels to be sustained.

We are looking for a candidate who are available to pick up a 4-day work week roster in a permanent full-time position at the below times:
- Wednesday – Saturday 5am-3:15pm

We offer a competitive hourly rate which is variable dependent on experience, as well as any additional rates based on the roster and paid overtime opportunities as and when required. As well as banking of overtime for Time in Lui purposes as per the site EA.
  

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Working with the maintenance team to maintain production levels by ensuring fixed plant equipment is functioning correctly to work towards delivering zero production down time.
• Performing repairs and services of various fixed plant machinery including treatment plant, automatic stacking equipment, gas fired kilns, Kilns Heat plant and hot oil heating, moulders & timber transfer belts and decks.
• The use of sound judgement when making decisions regarding maintenance with due regard to employee health and safety.
• Working to ensure that any breakdown time is as short as possible, this may involve both quick fixes to ensure production is maintained and conducting thorough repairs between shifts.

  
  
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Substantial experience working as a maintenance fitter working within a production or manufacturing environment.
• A qualification in Engineering - Mechanical Trade or another relevant field is essential.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety issues and a high regard for employee safety.
• Previous experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics is highly regarded.
• Additional relevant tickets such as working at heights, confined spaces forklift license or similar are desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with other fitters, supervisors, managers and other key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with drive and commitment to complete work to a high standard whilst working alone and in a team environment.
• Willingness to adapt to changes for continuous improvement in processes.

  
  
What we can offer you:

• Secure, permanent work on an ongoing basis.
• A competitive hourly rate.
• Paid overtime opportunities as required.
• The ability to work and live in a beautiful setting in the Northern rivers of NSW.
• Opportunities to learn new things.
• Career growth and progression opportunities for the right candidate
• A positive work environment with supportive management
• A social and friendly team who host site BBQ’s and participate in the local community
• A company who values employee health, safety and wellbeing.

  
  
About Us Join our team and be part of a diversified group with over 30 years of experience leading the way in the forestry, agricultural, and permaculture industries. We're dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources and have a long-standing commitment to responsible and functional use of these resources in our businesses.
  
At the Pentarch Group, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to pursuing new ideas, support local communities, and help shape a business that focuses on a sustainable future. Your skills and passion can make a real difference by building on our decades of expertise.
  
  
Visit www.pentarch.com.au to learn more.
  
Please note that all employees are required to hold Australian working rights, as well as undertake a drugs and alcohol test and police check before commencing employment.

To join us and become a vital part of our mission apply now.

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