About Us
JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year.
Situated on 2,000ha, the JBS Riverina Plant is a part of the Riverina integrated farming, feedlot and processing operation. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in the southern hemisphere.
Based just outside Yanco, between the popular townships of Leeton and Narrandera in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation district (or Riverina region), our location ensures the ability to source high quality feeder cattle and grain to produce premium beef. The plant employs approximately 420 team members with a processing capacity of 600 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.
About the Role
The JBS Riverina Plant is currently recruiting a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join the Maintenance team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide support across the Plant to ensure the availability, reliability and capability of plant assets in a beef processing environment.
The annual salary for this role is not less than $76,515.00 plus superannuation.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Conducts tests of mechanical systems, collects and analyses data, and assembles and installs mechanical assemblies in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Ensure the availability, reliability and capability of Mill and plant assets
To ensure maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical and breakdown maintenance
Engage in making, fitting and/or repairing mechanical machines, instruments and appliances
Carry out duties and use such tools and equipment as are within the limits of skill, competence and training
Understand and implement maintenance quality control techniques
Demonstrated ability to identify faults with the ability to troubleshoot and rectify problems
Communicate with maintenance team members, supervisors and staff on breakdowns and outstanding work
Identify and propose equipment improvement opportunities
Liaise with the Maintenance Supervisor in regard to the purchase of parts and materials to meet work requirements
Play an active role with inspections of equipment undergoing rebuild or repair
Liaise with the Maintenance Supervisor for the generation and issue of job instructions, work orders, technical information and other reports relating to tasks required to be performed
Exercises discretion within the scope of the trade
Develop a level of familiarity with key plant equipment allowing a wide range of tasks to be performed with limited supervision
Support operational management to ensure that all safety, quality and environmental requirements are adhered to, in compliance with all statutory regulations.
Undertake additional accountabilities as directed by your Manager.
About you:
Mechanical Technician experience of a minimum of 3 years
Effective and efficient fault finding and diagnostic skills
Experience in maintenance/repair in a fast paced manufacturing environment
A thorough understanding of maintenance work management practices
Confined Space and BA competence highly desired
Experience in company maintenance program SAP and work flow from purchases through to job completion.
Ability to adapt to an ever changing, face paced environment
Demonstrated computer literacy in excel, word and outlook
Responds calmly in difficult situations maintaining a strong customer service focus
Exceptional ability to prioritise and multi-skill
Excellent attention to detail
Able to work in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
Takes other's perspective's into consideration
Must be energetic, passionate and enthusiastic with a demonstrated focus on system improvement
Sees an opportunity & takes action
Makes self fully available as required
The ad is valid for 28 days.
Interested? Apply Now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76,515.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 20/08/2025