Maintenance Fitter

Our Rocklea client is the global leader in developing and producing high-quality, responsible packaging for a variety of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical-device, home- and personal-care and other products.  

We have a need for two Maintenance Fitters to join the Maintenance team to ensure the efficient running of the business. 

Overview of Role

 Reporting to the Maintenance / Engineering Manager/ Supervisor you will be directly responsible for the maintenance of extrusion machinery, equipment and services on site to achieve optimum production, customer service and safe work practice. You will be part of a team who are on a journey to out-perform and meet our customers’ needs through manufacturing excellence and innovation. 

Shift:1 x Afternoon & 1 x Day Shift:  Monday to Friday

Your new role:

• Conducting preventative maintenance according to site requirements
• Trouble-shooting extruders and other machines and equipment by making an assessment of a particular problem and estimate duration of time to repair.
• Disassembling, assessing, repairing and reassembling machines, equipment and components.
• Responding to machine breakdown and take corrective action promptly. 
• Carrying out modifications to machines and equipment under instruction from the Maintenance Manager / Supervisor. 
• Maintain breakdown and maintenance data in MEX
• Execute PM and other workorders efficiently
• Machine components and do welding as and when required

The right candidate will be or have:

• Have experience in polymer extrusion advantage
• Have min 4-5 years of experience as a Maintenance Fitter - candidates with 2-3 years experience are encouraged to apply
• An ability to carry out work safely by following all safe work practices, policies and procedures
• An ability to troubleshoot mechanical faults on equipment
• Comfortable with change and drive for continuous improvement
• Experience in hazardous environments advantage
• An ability to deal with timelines and goals 
• The ability to relate to people across all levels
• Order parts when needed
• Have MEX or similar experience
• Have machining and welding experience
• Have pneumatics and hydraulics experience - advantage

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Mechanical Trade Certificate 
• Welding certificate
• EWP license preferable
• Working at height (HRW license) - advantage

This role would be an ideal career move for individual who wish to grow their career in Engineering and Maintenance.