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Mechanical Fitter

11/13/2025

The Mechanical Fitter will perform preventative and breakdown maintenance, fabricate, fit, and repair mechanical systems and components. They will also manage tasks, collaborate with a skilled team, and engage in projects that enhance their expertise.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

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.

About the Role

About Us

At JBS Australia, we don’t just process meat; we fuel communities, feed nations, and shape the future of food. As part of the global JBS family, we’re backed by the strength of the world’s largest animal protein company, and right here in Rockhampton – the Beef Capital of Australia – we’re producing premium beef brands like Acres Organic and Right to Roam packed exclusively at our state-of-the-art processing facility.

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on, solutions-driven Mechanical Fitter to keep our operations running smoothly. If you love solving problems, working with cutting-edge machinery, and being part of a team that values your skills, this is your role!

What you’ll do:

Keep our plant humming with top-tier preventative and breakdown maintenance
Fabricate, fit, and repair mechanical systems and components
Champion safety, precision, and performance in everything you do
Own your tasks, manage your time, and collaborate with a skilled crew
Dive into exciting projects that challenge and grow your expertise

About You

Trade qualified Fitter & Turner with 2+ years’ experience
Sharp fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of WHS and maintenance best practices
Confined Space & Breathing Apparatus competence (a big plus!)
Willingness to work rotating shifts (day/afternoon)
Great communication and solid computer skills

Why work for JBS Australia?

Work-life balance: 4-day roster, home every night
Career growth: Onsite training + diverse equipment = endless learning
Extra perks: Attendance, meat & tool allowances
Employee discounts: Heavily discounted meat products
Health benefits: Discounts with Bupa & Medibank

Join a team that values your talent, supports your growth and rewards your hard work. Whether you're local or looking for a fresh start in Rockhampton, this is your chance to be part of something big.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Key Skills

Mechanical FittingFault-FindingDiagnostic SkillsManufacturing ExperienceWHS UnderstandingConfined Space CompetenceBreathing Apparatus CompetenceCommunication SkillsComputer Skills