About

We are looking for a passionate Mechanical Engineer Technician to support the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of machinery and equipment across our farming operation. This role is essential to keeping our farm running smoothly and efficiently, ensuring that tractors, and other mechanical assets remain in top working condition.
About Us:
The Craig Mostyn Group is a leading food and agribusiness that has operated over the past 100 years across Australia. Our operations are in Western Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania, where we produce premium quality pork, beef, lamb, abalone, protein meal and tallow for clients and suppliers here locally and internationally. At the Craig Mostyn Group, our purpose is to provide a sense of belonging where you can grow and develop with us as we aspire to provide high quality and ethical food for generations to come. Our values are embedded in everything we do, where our family of 1400 employees embody these values every day. .
Our Values:
FAMILY: Family values are at the heart of who we are
INTEGRITY: We always try to do what’s right
COLLABORATION: We are one team
CURIOUSITY: We’re open minded and want to learn
You will be responsible for:
• Selecting tools and equipment
• Assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems
• Estimating material costs and quantities, and machine requirements
• Optimizing mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
• Documenting processes and maintaining mechanical service records.
• Installing and performing diagnostic tests on mechanical systems.
• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and their components, and record results
• Analyse risks within construction to ensure works are delivered safely and meet all environmental and quality requirements
• Developing and implementing mechanical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns.
• Willingness to perform mechanical maintenance and repairs outside of business hours.
The successful applicant will possess:
• Previous experience in a maintenance, farm-hand, or general trades role.
• Experience working in a farm or agricultural environment (highly regarded).
• Willingness to do weekend work.
• Experience operating machinery such as a Kubota, Bobcat, or similar equipment.
• Understanding of routine machinery start-up checks and maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently.
• Flexible and positive attitude with strong task-prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a multicultural team environment.

Salary $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Our Benefits:
• Competitive Pay: We offer remuneration competitive with current market rates
• Recognition & Rewards: We regularly recognise and reward our people, as well as encouraging employee referrals to our business.
• Paid Parental Leave: We provide 13 weeks of paid parental leave on top of NES entitlements.
• Health & Well-being: We offer discounted private health insurance along with an Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate household family members.
• Career Growth: We provide opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Discounted Products: We offer great prices across our premium quality Pork, Beef and Lamb products
• Exceptional Team Atmosphere: We promote a supportive team environment, where working together creates a sense of belonging and we celebrate our wins together.
• Protection Insurance: We offer fully subsidised income protection insurance.

The Craig Mostyn Group is committed to maintaining, growing and supporting our diverse and inclusive culture, by seeking and promoting diversity in our teams. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all ages and genders, and from diverse groups including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disabilities and people of all ethnic origins.
If you like the sound of this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Click on Apply to submit your resume and cover letter by 9th January 2025.