Mechanical Fitter

BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 15,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Plate Mill Asset team within the Roll Shop department at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as a Roll Shop Mechanical Fitter. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

What Will You Do?

In this hands-on role, you will ensure that equipment is maintained to the highest standards to meet our objectives for safety, quality and reliability. You will apply your mechanical fitting skills and experience to complete both complex and routine maintenance tasks. You will do the following:

• grinding of Finishing Mill and Roughing Mill work and back-up rolls
• assembly of Roughing Mill work rolls and Skin Pass Mill work rolls
• changing chucks for Finish Mill work rolls and Roughing Mill work rolls
• using fine skills in measurement and assessment
• testing of defects in rolls
• isolating equipment and performing maintenance   
• inspecting quality critical equipment and fault finding 
• resolving issues and fixing any non-conformances 
• seeking ways to continuously improve our maintenance strategies  

More About You

You will have a strong technical background with the ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team environment. You will also have:

• mechanical trade qualifications
• experience within a maintenance function
• experience working both independently and as part of a manufacturing team 
• strong attention to detail with the ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently 
• a commitment to your own safety and wellbeing and care for others 

Why BlueScope

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

• create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
• make an impact that really does shape the world we live in
• keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
• enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.

Together we can make a world of difference.

Applications close Tuesday 12th March 2024.