- Opportunity for career growth
- Great and safe working environment
- TSS 482 Visa/Transfer of nomination available for outstanding candidate
About us
The company is a successful tourism landmark located on the Sunshine Coast Queensland featuring a family theme park with rides and attractions, a specialty retail shopping village and the iconic Banana Bender Pub.
Due to an impending retirement, we are seeking a trade qualified Mechanical Fitter/Turner to join our Rides Engineering team and help us achieve our vision.
About your new role
- Ensure the correct and safe operation of amusement rides and attractions, as per policies, procedures and work instructions including all daily pre-park opening inspections.
- Undertake preventative maintenance programs including daily, monthly and annual schedules for all plant and equipment as directed.
- Provide a timely response to maintenance requests and utilise effective fault finding and troubleshooting skills to minimise downtime and impact on guest experience.
- Assist with materials management, including storage of spare parts inventory in collaboration with the Maintenance Planner and Rides Engineering Manager.
- Maintain a well presented, clean, efficient and effective workshop at all times.
- Ensure a working knowledge of all regulatory Workplace Health and Safety policies and standards and work safely and efficiently at all times.
About you:
To be successful you should have:
- A minimum of 5 years post trade experience within a manufacturing, mining, theme park, large technical workshop or similar industrial environment.
- Formal trade qualifications - Fitter/Turner at a minimum
- Basic knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic system and ability to demonstrate diagnostic and repair skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to achieve outcomes within set timeframes.
- Sound ability to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to use initiative and work effectively within a team situation.
- Strong safety mindset in all facets of work.
- Flexibility with working hours is essential as scheduled weekend (1 in 5) and evening work (for events) is a requirement of this role.
Additional qualifications required
- Blue/White card general construction induction card
- Current manual Drivers licence
Annual Salary of $70000 - $80000
