AddressAbout Us
Alpine MDF Industries is a large wood processing facility located at Wangaratta in North East Victoria offering permanent employment for over 140 local people.
Alpine’s core business is manufacturing Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) for many uses in the construction, and related, industries and is distributed and sold nationally in Australia. Complimenting the core business, Alpine MDF has established a re-manufacturing business on the same site where core products are reprocessed into specific building products such as pre-painted skirting, architraves, door and window components and decorative wall lining panels.
The Company has invested heavily in upgrading the re-manufacturing department in the last 2 years with the construction of over 4,000m2 of new factory and warehouse space. This is to house new state-of-the-art plant and equipment that will enable our ability to add value to our raw product.
Your Purpose
This full-time position plays a crucial role in our Engineering Department, overseeing various tasks which actively contributing to the continuous improvement of plant performance and reliability. Tasks include; co-ordinating and scheduling maintenance activities, multiple levels of labour including; general staff, the maintenance team and external specialised contractors, as well as materials and equipment. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for analysing plant performance and forecasting works to be completed, in collaboration with the engineering and production teams.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Take responsibility for all mechanical issues raised and ensure they are resolved;
- Assist the Engineering Team to achieve overall plant reliability within budget constraints;
- Plan and forecast and issue maintenance shutdowns in collaboration with the Mechanical Engineering Manager and Supervisor;
- Liaise with contracted Service Providers for all planned maintenance work and/or shutdowns;
- Ensure spare parts are available and allocated for planned maintenance work and/or shutdowns;
- Liaise with production and electrical departments to optimise plant maintenance programs;
- Supervise contractors performing engineering tasks, ensuring this is done safely with JSA’s completed and followed;
- Using the Mainpac system, ensuring it is kept up to date with all aspects of the business and plant assets;
- Prepare work packages for all planned maintenance activities inclusive of repetitive maintenance;
- Collect drawings, manuals, and other documents to assist contractor and maintenance repairs or modifications.
To be successful in the role:
- Mechanical aptitude, analysis and problem-solving skills;
- Proficiency in using maintenance planning and scheduling software Maintenance system (Mainpac);
- Ability to drive continuous improvement;
- Strong organisational skills;
- Good Interpersonal and communication skills;
- Sound knowledge of manufacturing OH&S requirements;
- Computer literate, Microsoft Office Suite;
- Available to work flexible hours when required.
If you believe you possess the skills and attributes listed above and want to be the next member of the Alpine MDF Team please click ‘Quick Apply’ to send your resume.
Contact Alexandra - HR Officer on (03) 5723 0*** to enquiry about this role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
