Maintenance Laborer

About the Company

Tropico Fruits Pty Ltd is based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast and is a long established 40-year-old food manufacturing business renowned for manufacturing quality fruit juices and purees, and value-added fruit preparations.

About the Role

We’re seeking a motivated Maintenance Laborer to join our busy team on a casual basis. A great opportunity for someone who’s hands-on, reliable and eager to learn.

Our key expectations are:

·         Mechanical background with strong aptitude

·         Experience in food manufacturing environments and equipment.

About the Role You’ll be supporting the Maintenance department with a variety of workshop, production and maintenance tasks, including:

• Basic assembly and fitting

• Preventative maintenance and basic machinery servicing

• Assisting tradespeople with repairs

• General workshop duties, using hand and power tools

• Basic welding & fabrication

What We’re Looking For

• Previous trade assistant or mechanical/engineering experience

• Great mechanical & technical aptitude and willingness to learn

• Reliable, safety-focused and able to follow instructions

• Competent with hand and power tools.

• Ability to trouble shoot

• Any experience with welding, electrical qualifications, machinery service or assembly is a bonus

Key Responsibilities:

• Production line tasks & operator support

• Fault finding and break down repairs

• Repair of production machinery parts, replacement of production machinery parts

• Preventative maintenance and servicing of all food production equipment

• Perform Stick TIG (Stainless Steel) welding

• Planning and implementation of various maintenance projects

• Positive attitude and communicate effectively with staff

• Constant review of production equipment to ensure optimal effectiveness

• Provide coverage for annual and personal leave of other maintenance members across all shifts

Safety:

• Comply with company safety policies and procedures including utilising the LOTO system

• Contribute to a culture that promotes the safety and well-being of all employees 

• Lead by example at all times

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to maintenance issues

• Planning, organisation and problem-solving skills

• Reliable, motivated, and punctual

• Have a strong work ethic

• Be physically fit and healthy for work

• Proven ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to work under limited supervision and independently

• Good communication skills

• Understanding and practice of food hygiene and food handling concepts

• Prioritising work in step with any issues that arise

• Complete preventative maintenance requests as per schedule and delegation from maintenance team leader

• A willingness to work overtime & weekends to support business needs