Mechanic – Stonefruit farm - Woorinen, VIC

*MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE*

Work type: Full time

Salary: $68,864 - $80,000

Location: 38 Byrnes Road, Woorinen VIC 3588

Classification: Farming, Horticulture

Cutri Fruit Trusco

A tremendous opportunity is on offer for someone with the skills, desire and drive to be part of our dynamic team. We are an organisation that thinks outside the square and believe that the person we seek can come from a wide range of backgrounds.

About us

Cutri Fruit is one of Australia's largest grower, packer and marketer of fresh nectarines, peaches, plums and avocados. We are based in North West Victoria (Swan Hill) in the heart of Australia’s “food bowl” with a great reputation for delivering high quality fruit and leading innovation in the industry.

About the role

Cutri Fruit requires a Mechanic, someone with the skills, desire and drive to maintain and improve everything involving factory equipment from fruit sorters/graders, to bin tippers, to forklifts and coolrooms. This role requires you to have engineering or mechanical skills which we could utilise around the orchards. We have lots of tractors, implements, platforms, vehicles, motorbikes, chainsaws etc.

This position is full-time, and may be required to work shifts, including weekends.

This position reports to the Head of Orchard Operations.

• Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts
• Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
• Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed
• Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
• Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
• Testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
• Diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers
• May inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness
• May respond to vehicle breakdown
• Carrying out instructions and attending to all ancillary farming activities as directed by Management;
• Ensuring a safe fruit farm working environment

Skills / Experience required (key competencies, must haves):

• A proven record of skills and knowledge in agriculture/horticulture;
• Have considerable experience, fundamental knowledge and skills in farm operation;
• Trustworthy person who can be relied upon;
• Able to analyse and solve problems
• Be a responsible person who can work in a team environment;
• Enthusiastic, professional attitude and understanding of the objectives of the business

Skill Level:

• At least Cert III or IV or equivalent OR 3 years employment experience as a mechanic with relevant formal training

Salary being offered is between $68,864 - $80,000 dependent on experience.

Sponsor Business Name: Cutri Fruit Trusco

Sponsor ACN: 661 315 939

Sponsor Contact Name: Paul Mobilio

Sponsor Contact Phone: 03 5037 6661

Website: https://www.cutrifruit.com.au/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $68,864.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Experience:

• mechanical or engineering: 3 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Victorian drivers licence (Required)

Work Location: In person