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Maintenance Fitter
full-time•Greenacre
About this role
Ready to build a solid career with one of Australia’s most iconic food manufacturers?
Primo Foods is seeking skilled Maintenance Fitters to join our Chullora team. Enjoy stability, fixed shifts, and a hands‑on role where your mechanical expertise keeps our operations moving.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Fixed Shifts: Choose Day or Afternoon — no rotating roster
- Work–Life Balance: Monday to Friday with overtime opportunities (including weekends)
- Great Team & Stable Environment: Join a supportive crew in a high‑performing plant
Shift Options:
- Day Shift: 6:30am – 2:30pm
- Afternoon Shift: 2:30pm – 11:00pm
What You’ll Do
- Perform preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on production equipment
- Diagnose and resolve faults quickly and effectively
- Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and general mechanical tasks
- Support continuous improvement and ensure equipment reliability
What We’re Looking For
- Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (or equivalent)
- Positive attitude, safety‑focused mindset, strong communication skills
- Fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
Any experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and/or welding (MIG/TIG) and/or experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment would be great to have, but not essential.
Confined Space, BA competency, and forklift licence would also be highly regarded.
What Primo Offers
- Discounts on health insurance and retail partners
- Discounts at the Primo butcher shop on-site
- Free onsite physio & chiropractor services
- Long‑term stability and real career growth opportunities
Apply Now
If you’re motivated, hands‑on, and ready to join a team that values your mechanical expertise, apply today and help power Australia’s leading smallgoods manufacturer.
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Fitter will perform preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on production equipment while diagnosing and resolving faults effectively. They will also work with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and support continuous improvement efforts.
About JBS Australia
JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processing company. The company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products.
JBS Australia is part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world and the second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Australian operation came under JBS ownership in 2007. In Australia, JBS owns some of the largest and most technologically advanced production facilities in strategic locations for access to livestock. JBS owns and operates 10 processing facilities and six feedlots across Australia, as well as Australia’s largest smallgoods manufacturer Primo Foods, and Andrews Meat Industries, a high-value meat cutting and case-ready production facility. JBS Australia also owns and operates a wholesale division, D.R. Johnston; an international meat and by-products trading business, Swift & Company Trade Group; and are the majority shareholder in the leading automation technology company, Scott Technology.
Today, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries, while also maintaining a significant market share in the domestic beef and lamb market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Maintenance Fitter do at JBS Australia?
As a Maintenance Fitter at JBS Australia, you will: the Maintenance Fitter will perform preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on production equipment while diagnosing and resolving faults effectively. They will also work with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and support continuous improvement efforts..
Is the Maintenance Fitter position at JBS Australia remote?
The Maintenance Fitter position at JBS Australia is based in Greenacre, New South Wales, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Maintenance Fitter position at JBS Australia?
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