Maintenance Technician

Description

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for supporting the farms, hatchery and maintenance teams and will work across all sites at our North Queensland Operations. Including in Cardwell, Flying Fish Point, and Ingham. The role includes project work and routine maintenance working on pumps, diesel engines, vehicles and processing equipment.

As a key member of our team you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the sites and facilities. You must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail and also be able to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions.

Job Responsibilities

Below are some job responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Repair, maintain and test plant equipment.

• Be skilled in the safe and correct use of all workshop equipment used to carry out maintenance on vehicles and plant equipment

• Conduct daily maintenance activities or tasks as directed by supervisors or managers.

• Work in a group environment and work safely adhering to OHS and environmental standards

The Lifestyle

Enjoy a lifestyle that includes beach fishing off the pristine Hinchinbrook coastline, fishing from the Cardwell Jetty, fishing in the rugged Herbert River Gorge, Barramundi fishing in the tranquil waters of the Hinchinbrook Channel, or classic blue water and reef fishing out on the Great Barrier Reef. Coveted the world over, Hinchinbrook arguably offers some of the best fishing amongst picture perfect scenery.

Cast a line from a secluded beach, a few from a tinny in a tranquil sheltered creek, or explore the wide-open waters of the Coral Sea....the options are endless!

The Company

Seafarms is one of Australia's largest prawn farming companies with 150 hectares of ponds and two hatcheries over four locations across northern Australia. Our facilities are located in Innisfail, Cardwell and Ingham in north Queensland and Exmouth in Western Australia.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please click on 'Apply Now' & submit an application through our careers portal.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have, but is not limited to:

• Related experience as a Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, or Fitter/Turner

• Autonomous worker with ability to find solutions in a timely manner.

• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision as part of a team and autonomously.

• Full work rights within Australia.

Summary

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team. We are looking for a range of skills and welcome anyone with a trade qualification (mechanical fitter, Boilermaker/welder, plumber, electrician) to apply.