Maintenance Fitter - Visy Recycling Laverton

Visy

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter at our Visy Glass Recycling plant in Laverton, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will work in a full-time permanent role, on day shift, however you will need to be adaptable to working on our afternoon/night shift as required. In this role you will work closely with maintenance and production operations teams to lead initiatives in reducing plant downtime by conducting preventative mechanical maintenance activities, immediate breakdown repairs, and providing general fixed-plant mechanical maintenance as required throughout the plant.

Visy Recycling is at the forefront of sustainability, transforming recyclables into innovative packaging solutions. Our Laverton Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) is a cornerstone of this mission, processing high volumes of materials to create a greener future. Join us in making a difference!

About Visy: Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand. We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

Requirements

• Coming with a minimum of 3 years post-trade experience as a Mechanical Fitter, gained from working in a heavy industrial or recycling environment, you’ll have an exceptional ability for fault finding and diagnostics, with the ability to work under urgency and pressure while maintaining high standards. You will be a proactive team player, with a good written and communication skills and processes a strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental practices.
• Mechanical Trade qualification level 4 or equivalent.
• Basic oxy acetylene gas experience as a minimum together with mig/tig/stick welding skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You will have good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
• Proven ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment.
• Ability to work on a shift rotating roster when required.

Responsibilities

• Trouble shooting, machine inspections and attending to repairs and breakdowns.
• Work with hydraulics systems, motor controls, fixed plant and mobile machinery.
• Carry out routine checks and planned maintenance to preserve efficiency of machines.
• Utilize Electronic Maintenance Programs for data collection and analysis of maintenance information.
• Maintain awareness and commitment to employment and legislative responsibilities in relation to safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a set roster.
• Employee Assistance Program and support tools.
• Perks: Competitive hourly rate and opportunities for overtime, chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility, Staff discounts at various retailers, discounts on health insurance, travel and safety gear.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed