If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!
Work for a well-known, Australian owned company
Attractive hourly rate and overtime rate applied
The Maintenance Fabricator will provide repair and maintenance support for site operational breakdown, maintenance, and improvement requirements to enhance productivity, efficiency and profitability of the plants.
The Role
Our Koroit site manufactures a range of dairy products including skimmed and full cream milk powders, buttermilk powders, milk protein concentrate, lactoferrin powder, retail milk powders, anhydrous milk fat, liquid cream and butter. The site produces a staggering 35 tonnes of lactoferrin extract annually!
The Maintenance Fabricator will provide repair and maintenance support for site operational breakdown, maintenance, and improvement requirements to enhance productivity, efficiency and profitability of the plants. High Risk licence will be favourable (EWP and Forklift).
The candidate is required to work Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM, on a permanent full-time basis.
Responsibilities
Problem Identification & Resolution Detect and address plant issues to improve equipment reliability, productivity, and working conditions through scheduled maintenance and team meetings.
Efficient Changeovers Perform timely equipment and plant changeovers to reduce production downtime and enable preventative maintenance
Inventory Management Understand inventory procedures and stock locations to support maintenance tasks.
Team Engagement: Actively participate in workgroup and workshop meetings to support continuous improvement.
Daily Equipment Checks: Assist with routine service checks on boilers, chillers, and cooling towers.
About you
Cert III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding), or equivalent
Proven experience in dairy & food manufacturing setting (or similar setting)
Experience using CMMS (MEX) is desirable or good computer skill and learning agility
Good understanding of hydraulic & pneumatic system.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and P&ID’s
Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.
Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
Life at Bega Group
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.
Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance
Applications
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical
Must hold a current Australian driver’s license & High Risk licence will be favourable (EWP and Forklift).
At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
The Bega Group is home to many trusted and wholesome food brands that are enjoyed in Australia and all around the world. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with a turnover in excess of $3 billion is made possible by our values and outward-looking perspective. We have approximately 4,000 passionate employees, working across 20 manufacturing sites and corporate offices who are helping us achieve our vision to become The Great Australian Food Company. To achieve this vision, we focus on creating great food, inspiring great people, having great aspirations and working for the greater good.
We run the largest cold chain network in Australia, which allows us to service our customers across Australia and beyond. Our customer service and sales team members work across our sites and on the road to assist customers from supermarkets and convenience outlets through the schools, hospitals and the local milk bar. Our passion for the customer underpins everything we do.
Whether it’s your favourite spreads like Vegemite and Bega Peanut Butter on toast, a dash of Dairy Farmers milk in your morning coffee, a Big M or Dare Iced Coffee on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day at Bega.
