Maintenance Fitter

Ridley has been an integral part of Australian agriculture for over 30 years. Our purpose is to lead animal nutrition by solving the production challenges of today and tomorrow.

We believe:

• Meaningful change happens through meaningful partnerships 
• Feed needs to be viewed as part of an end-to-end Ecosystem 
• Animal Nutrition is the key to more sustainable and profitable farming 

The successful applicant will have a diverse range of duties and will suit a proactive, self-motivated and safety focused Maintenance Fitter who has experience working in an environment where continuous improvement is at the fore front of daily activities.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Maintain the equipment and take corrective troubleshooting actions as required
• Monitor the operation of individual plant items (as required) and be able to identify abnormal operating conditions
• Report problems that may affect the safety of plant & personnel, the quality of product or risk to the environment.
• Comply with relevant OHS/WHS as per Ridley policies and procedures
• Participate in Safety, Quality & Environment initiatives
• Maintain the work place and apply good housekeeping procedures

Key skills required for this role include:　

• Trade Qualifications
• Welding Qualifications
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience in rebuilding pumps, cylinders and gearboxes
• Good communication and numeracy skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage and benefits
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Supportive and inclusive work culture
• Different work schedule options