Proudly owned by Australian Farmers McLean Packing Staff Pty Ltd is a diversified family-owned agri-business based in the Darling Downs, specialising in livestock and food production. The business is involved with a broad range of other agricultural enterprises such as grain, compost and feed mill operations. We are currently seeking a skilled individual to fill this role in a full-time capacity, based in Pittsworth, QLD. At McLean Farms our core values guide everything we do: We Care – We nurture our people, animals, environment, workplace, and community We Are One Team – We work together towards a common goal in a respectful and effective manner We Aim for Excellence – We strive to improve continuously We Find a Way – We work together to find solutions to every challenge We Do the Right Thing – We make decisions and choose behaviours knowing what is right and what is wrong Key Responsibilities: Conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting on MOBA egg grading machines and related equipment Perform tasks such as calibration and adjustments to ensure machines run efficiently Identify and implement improvements to optimise equipment performance and reduce downtime Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs to minimise disruptions Support safety inspections and help identify and reduce machinery risks Keep accurate maintenance records, including parts used and work completed Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with procurement as needed Train operators and staff on machine use, maintenance, and safety procedures Work closely with the maintenance and production teams on repairs and improvement projects Program and configure PLCs and HMIs to control and monitor egg grading systems Liaise with equipment suppliers to integrate automated systems smoothly. About You: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification Proven experience with PLC programming and complex machinery maintenance Skilled in developing preventative maintenance plans Strong communicator, with the ability to write reports and liaise with various teams Excellent planning and time management skills Confident using a range of computer programs Experience with MOBA machinery What We Offer: A supportive team culture within a proudly family-owned Australian farming business A varied and hands-on role – no two days are the same On-the-job learning and development opportunities To learn more about McLean Farms and what we do, please visit our website: www.mcleanfarms.au. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms. Please ensure that you have read the Bio-Security Document on the right-hand side. To proceed with employment shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a Pre-employment functional assessment and Drug and Alcohol testing.
