Mechanical Fitter - Process Specialist

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 Western Sydney Service Centre (WSSC) as aMechanical Fitter - Process Specialist. Working with BlueScope’s newest paint line, featuring modern equipment and automated process’ throughout the facility, you’ll be working with premium COLORBOND® products.

We are growing our team to support our Metal Coating Line project, increasing our existing paint line operations at the WSSC site, located in Erskine Park, NSW. This development will provide up to 240,000 tonnes of additional capacity to feed COLORBOND®, ZINCALUME® and TRUECORE® steel products, used for roofs, house frames and fencing.

Contributing to the safety, quality and the reliability of our equipment, you’ll perform a variety of Operator tasks throughout shift, including operating machinery, equipment troubleshooting, plant setups and isolations. Working in a supportive team environment, you’ll ensure the continuous production activities on our paint line, whilst providing technical guidance and support on equipment. This position operates on a desirable rotating 12-hour shift pattern, covering both day and night shifts.

What’s In It for You?

• no need to purchase new workwear – you’ll be provided with a uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• competitive remuneration PLUS an option of 14% superannuation contribution, a fortnightly operational bonus and eligibility for our annual bonus scheme
• ongoing training and development opportunities with a dedicated training day every 3 weeks and access to our online learning platform
• to help you thrive we offer great health and wellbeing initiatives including access to our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP), and eligibility for a Fitness Passport
• enjoy a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture, including an option to join our Western Sydney Alliance that hosts regular celebrations, functions, discounts and lunches
• access to a range of exciting discounts across travel, vehicles, health and more!

What Will You Do?

Demonstrating your technical capability, you’ll ensure the quality and reliability of our equipment and products. You will also:

• conduct equipment and process inspections, identifying issues and troubleshooting equipment
• provide technical support and problem-solving insight to ensure the continuous functionality and reliability of equipment
• work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve the efficiency of equipment
• ensure our quality products meet customers’ expectations and requirements
• learn to operate overhead cranes with training

More About You

As an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, you quickly adapt and have an eagerness to learn. You’ll be comfortable working at heights, and you will bring: 

• mechanical/fitter trade qualifications
• a commitment to your own safety and that of others
• the ability to work and troubleshoot in an individual capacity and communicate as part of a larger team
• the ability to prioritise work and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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 Sunday 7th April 2024