AddressJob Description
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 Paint Finishing Maintenance Team at our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility as a Mechanical Trades Assistant. 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.
The painting and finishing department at Springhill is the final process in the manufacture of Colorbond, where coils of steel are painted with our world leading Colorbond coating process and then packaged and despatched to our Australian & International customers.
As an experienced Mechanical Trades Assistant, you will perform maintenance related tasks to our plant assets while assisting qualified Mechanical tradespeople with day-to-day requirements.
What Will You Do?
In a role that impacts the safety of our people as well as the quality and reliability of our equipment and products, you will:
- assist with equipment set up and performing maintenance related work
- safe operation of forklifts
- participating in rigging and dogging of equipment as required
- basic oxy cutting and welding
- maintain work area in a safe and tidy condition
- determine task related hazards & then develop JSEAs to control these hazards
- contribute to the team delivery of maintenance tasks including after hours support as required
More About You
As a Mechanical Trades Assistant, you’ll have a forward-thinking approach to work and activity contribute to the larger team. You will bring:
- strong mechanical aptitude
- a HRW Forklift, Dogging and Rigging licence with experience
- experience as a trade assistant in a heavy industrial environment
- an enthusiasm to learn new skills and develop yourself in the role
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 Thursday 4th July 2024.
