Fitter & Turner

RPR Trades offer the complete workforce recruitment and management solution, through industry experts dedicated to specialised Recruitment, optimised Performance and mitigated Risk.  

Our client is one of the world's leading manufacturers of gelatine and collagen peptides and has more than 2,800 employees and 22 sites across six continents!

They are located just outside Beaudesert, in the beautiful Scenic Rim region, with 87 employees on site, they produce 4000 tonnes of gelatine per year. All of the gelatine is sold as edible gelatine, some 60% being supplied to the confectionery industry, the remainder being used in jelly crystal and dairy applications.

They are seeking the services of an experienced Fitter to join their maintenance team of 10 people. 

The work is interesting and varied, may be out on the farm or down by the river working on pumps etc.  Gas boiler on site so some hot area work required. They have a big shutdown for 2 weeks in January in line with abattoir closures so work will be on empty tanks and fixing shafts etc.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Preventative maintenance 
• Breakdown repair 
• Installation of new equipment
• Keep records for spare parts identification
• Recommend improvements

To be considered you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Machining and lathe experience
• Pump & valve repairs and replacement
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment
• Advanced welding skills with Mig & Tig welders

Food grade welding experience and working knowledge of boilers and steam distribution will be considered highly advantageous!

The successful applicant will tick all of these attributes:

• Excellent communication and time management
• Team player with a proactive and CAN-DO attitude
• Reliable and take pride in your work
• Strong safety focus
• Basic computer literacy skills

MUST have Q Fever vaccination or be willing to get it!

In return you will be rewarded with a great culture on site, large workshop with welding bay and storeroom. Provided your own work bench with all tools supplied. As well as uniforms, laundering and tickets/licences, including regular renewals. They even put on a regular sausage sizzle in the beautiful grassy outdoor lunch area.

NOTE: 4th year Fitter & Turner apprentices, Boilermakers with mechanical experience and job seekers needing sponsorship are all encouraged to apply but MUST be living in Australia!

If this sounds like the opportunity you're searching for, please APPLY NOW. Alternatively, please call Janine on 3456 5601 or email janine.bradley@rprtrades.com 

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