About

Fitter and Turner
Louis Dreyfus Company Australia Pty Ltd
Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000 based on skills and experience

The Company
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world safely, responsibly, and reliably. Our diversified activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Our portfolio has grown to include oilseeds, grains, rice, global markets, finance, coffee, cotton, sugar, juice and dairy.
We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 81 million tonnes of products. Structured as a matrix organisation of 6geographical regions and 10 platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs some 18,000 people globally.

Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards and diversity is part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company, we are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Fitter and Turner to join our team in Boggabri, NSW on a permanent full-time basis. The role is responsible for minimising unplanned downtimes for our cotton ginnery plant and machinery. The critical position ensures the completion of maintenance tasks to achieve bale output targets to the highest standard of quality and safety. Your responsibilities include:

• Carry out all maintenance tasks as per company scheduling and direction from management;
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out fault finding, diagnostics, repairs and overhauls on ginning machinery to ensure production downtimes is kept at a minimum;
• Replace worn and defective parts and components and reassembling machinery;
• Manufacture metal parts and sub-assemblies needed for repairs;
• Fit fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments;
• Regularly inspect machinery and detect problems before they become an issue;
• Monitor and ensure safe and efficient operations at all time;
• Mentor and coach trainees;
• Ensure all SHE daily, weekly and monthly checks and reporting are complete

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar role and is equipped with a trade background or proven skills in mechanical engineering. You'll have a mature and proactive approach to your duties and be able to work well with all members of the team. With excellent people management and problem-solving skills, it is important you can prove the following:

• Cert III Qualifications or equivalent;
• Three years or more years relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications;
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance/production environments;
• Team player attitude with high attention to detail;
• Willingness and ability to pass a Pre-employment Medical and Drug + Alcohol testing.

A reliable work ethic, good communication skills with a safety-first attitude are essential to succeeding in this role. A diverse role with highly supportive and inclusive management culture and professional development and incentives are on offer to the successful candidate. You must have a desire to live in one of our amazing rural communities with all the amenities, accommodation, meals and utilities supplied.