Agriculture Technician

About Us:

At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia’s agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.

About the role:

Rombola Family Farms is seeking for Agricultural Technician for its operations in Griffith in NSW, Bundaberg in QLD, Mataranka and Douglas-Daly in the NT. The Agriculture Technician will report to the Farm Manager and is responsible to diagnose, inspect, service, and perform breakdown repairs and preventive maintenance of tractors and farm machinery as well as performing scheduled maintenance services, such as lubrications, engine tune-ups and oil changes. This is a key support role to machinery and equipment is operating efficiently and safely to minimise downtime. You will ensure equipment service history records are kept up to date and assist to maintain a tidy and well organised work environment.

Key operational accountabilities include:

• Diagnose, inspect, service, and perform breakdown repairs and preventive maintenance of tractors and farm machinery as well as performing scheduled maintenance services, such as lubrications, engine tune-ups and oil changes.
• Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components and referring to service manuals as needed.
• Reassembling engine and parts, transmission, differential units, final drive, steering mechanism, hydraulic control and hitch and linkage, suspension system and control unit, after being repaired.
• Flushing and changing radiator, radiator hoses, water pump and brakes.
• Respond to vehicle and machine breakdown service calls.
• Use the scan tools for diagnose the faults.
• Testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance.
• Work as a team to ensure that machinery and equipment is operating efficiently and safely to minimise downtime.
• Ensure equipment service history records are kept up to date and assist to maintain a tidy and well organised work environment.
• Ensure workshop is always kept clean and tidy, walkways are clear and participate in housekeeping programs.
• Check the inventory parts stocks and inform supervisor for required stock.

Perform routine services in all agriculture machines, including minor and major service and visual inspection along with safety checks

• Minor service includes but not limited to:
• Change oil, fuel filters and engine oil.
• Clean air filter and cabin filters.
• Check coolant level, hydraulic oil, hub oil, axle oil and top up if required.
• Check all lights, hydraulic and coolant hoses, and tyre pressure.
• Check warns out parts, belts, and tyre, if necessary, change it.

• Major service includes but not limited to:
• Change filters such as oil, fuel, hydraulic, air, and cabin.
• Change oils such as engine, hydraulic, axle, hub, gear, clutch, brake, and power steering. Even, change engine coolant.
• Check serpentine belt alignment and condition, change if required.
• Check all safety guards around engine and tyre condition.
• Check correct battery in machine and battery terminals and fluid level in battery.
• Check internal and external accessories. Set wheel spacing and tension bolts. Grease all grease points.
• Check neutral start and operation of all instruments.
• Check diagnostic codes, rectify causes, and delete codes (if applicable).
• Check operation of transmission shift, neutral, foot brake and park brake.
• Check the PTO operates correctly. Last check for any fluid or oil leaks and fix as required.

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Qualifications and/or employment background with demonstrated mechanical and ideally
• Agricultural maintenance skills and knowledge.
• Previous experience in food processing, welding and/or fabrication would be advantageous
• Current unencumbered Driver’s License
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
• Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds
• Awareness and ability to adhere to WHS requirements
• Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets.

In return we offer you:

• An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience, salary range between $75,000 to $110,000 per annum
• A passionate and energetic team culture.
• Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.

More information

For more information, please email hr@rombolafamilyfarms.com.au. To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com.au