Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Carter Holt Harvey Plywood Pty Limited (CHH Plywood) specialises in the manufacture and supply of both structural and non-structural plywood products. Ecoply plywood is a carbon negative product which is locally manufactured from fibre sourced from sustainably managed forests. Our products are used in some incredible architectural projects, homes and construction projects across Australia. 

Our Company values are:

Deliver what we promise; be open and honest; respect each other; be committed to safety and the environment; go the extra mile for our customers and to work smart and have fun.

We are currently seeking an energetic and dedicated Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our team, reporting to the Engineering / Maintenance Manager.  This full-time position will be based at our Plywood Manufacturing Facility located in picturesque Myrtleford. 

The Primary responsibilities of this position are:

• Assisting with the scoping, creation, coordination, and completion of projects
• Conduct compliance, safety, and risk assessments to ensure design integrity
• Assist the site with problem solving and identification of opportunities that improve operational performance and/or health and safety
• Providing mechanical design solutions for capital projects and preparing capital expenditure proposals  
• Driving initiatives for continuous improvement
• Assisting in the production and upgrading of documentation as required
• Conducting feasibility studies and costing for performance improvement projects as required
• Assist in the management of projects to achieve outcomes, within budget and on time

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Proficient in AutoCAD software and mechanical design 
• Advanced computer literacy skills
• A high level of enthusiasm and motivation to tackle technical challenges
• Demonstrate attention to detail and are thorough in completing tasks
• Practically minded and analytical
• Innovative, resourceful and self-motivated
• Well organised and able to prioritise
• Have a hands-on approach to take concepts through to actions to achieve the required outcomes
• Excellent communication skills to foster strong working relationships with the broader operations and maintenance teams 

Applicants must hold valid Australian Working Rights and prior to employment the successful applicant will be required to pass a medical including drug testing, a functional assessment and other pre-employment checks.

To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter by selecting the ‘Quick Apply’ button. 

For further information on the position please contact Andy Jacks – Engineering / Maintenance Manager on 03 5751 9230.

Closing Date: 21st April 2024