Apprentice Fitter

About Us

JBS Australia is Australia's largest and most respected meat packer, marketer and exporter, supplying the finest grain fed and pasture fed meats to export and domestic customers for more than 20 years. With approximately 8,500 employees spread across our offices, processing plants and feedlots, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries around the world.

Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville processing facility is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The facility employs over 500 employees and processes approximately 900 head per day, operating 5 days/week.

About the Role

The JBS Townsville Maintenance team is currently recruiting an Apprentice Fitter to join the Maintenance team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Plant Engineer and joining a team of experienced tradespeople (including Fitters and, Electricians) this apprenticeship opportunity is ideal for anyone looking to develop their trade skills in a fast-paced, industry leading food manufacturing environment.

Adult apprentice rate of pay is a percentage of the qualified trades rate.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Engaging in fabrication, installation and repair of mechanical machines, instruments or appliances
• Ensuring all work is carried out to company requirements and conforms to relevant regulations
• Identifying faults through the use of fault-finding techniques with the ability to troubleshoot and rectify problems

About You

• Must have a full driver’s license and reliable transport
• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
• Ability to work with and under the supervision of tradespeople
• Ability to attend TAFE as required
• Demonstrated interest in the trade
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Completion of a High School Certificate highly regarded however not essential
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good understanding of mathematics
• Basic understanding of computer systems
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
• Availability to work day shift hours, Monday to Friday

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Long-term, stable employment
• All work clothing, equipment and PPE provided
• Access to heavily discounted meat products through our onsite Butcher Shop

Interested? APPLY NOW!