Mechanical Tradesperson (Fitter & Turner)

As a Mechanical Fitter with Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you’ll take on a hands-on role maintaining and repairing key equipment across our Mill’s crushing stations — including hydraulics, gearboxes, and pumps. You’ll collaborate closely with other departments to keep operations running smoothly, all while upholding our strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring our mill’s ongoing success and performance. This is a permanent full time position based at our Proserpine Mill which requires working on a day work roster all year round, with some potential for overtime and weekend work. Your Role in Action Innovate and Fabricate - Utilize workshop machinery to manufacture engineering components, applying your fabrication skills to contribute to various projects. Keep Our Assets Running: Participate in preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, and assisting with fault reporting and repairs to ensure optimal factory operations. Empower the Next Generation: Provide guidance and leadership to apprentices and trainees, defining tasks and performance targets while offering valuable on-the-job training and feedback. Collaborate for Success: Liaise with the Work Coordinator on costs, scheduling expenditures, and assisting in assessing the economic life and performance of assets to drive continuous improvement Document with Precision: Ensure all work orders and permits are accurately completed while maintaining timesheets and standard reports for seamless operations. Uphold Quality and Teamwork: Work within a collaborative environment, conducting inspections, identifying problems, and implementing improvements to ensure the highest quality standards.