Plant Maintenance Fitter- Visy Glass

The opportunity :

As the Plant Maintenance Fitter reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager, you will work in a full-time permanent role working Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm at our Visy Glass, Penrose Site. You will work closely with the production operations team 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. Your main responsibilities will include :

• Trouble shooting, machine inspections and attending to repairs and breakdowns with a focus to support sheet metal and fabrication work.
• Carry out routine checks and planned maintenance to preserve efficiency of machines.
• Attend to job changes and the setup of the inspection machine.
• Utilize SAP 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.

About Visy Glass :

Visy Glass has a wealth of experience in crafting pure, sustainable, and iconic glass packaging for many of the world's best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages and dedicated to exceeding our customers' expectations and fuel consumers' desire for glass.

What you will bring to the team :

Coming with a minimum of 4 years post-trade experience as a Mechanical Fitter, gained from working in an industrial / manufacturing 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. Along with the following :

• Mechanical Trade qualification level 4 or equivalent.
• Welding and fabrication knowledge.
• 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.

What You’ll Love About Visy :

When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer :

• Career Growth :  Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance :  Enjoy RDOs and a set roster. Employee Assistance Program and support tools.
• Perks :  Competitive hourly rate with shift and weekend penal rates, Canteen that serves hot meals, on-site physio and gym, Staff Benefit Card for discounts at various retailers, discounts on health insurance, travel and safety gear.

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.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol ­testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.