Laboratory Technician - West Footscray

Fenner Conveyors; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Group Bonus participation

Michelin Share Scheme

FennerFits wellbeing platform

Leave Purchase Program

On-site parking

Career development programs

Job summary

Fenner Conveyors, a Michelin Group Company, is seeking a Laboratory/ Materials role within its Manufacturing team in Australia. You will evaluate and test raw materials used to manufacture conveyor belts, ensuring quality compliance with established specifications.

The role requires a mechanical mindset, strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. On-site work and opportunities for career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a material testing laboratory is essential.
• Familiarity with quality management systems is advantageous.
• A mechanical mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rubber compound samples for testing.
• Physically test rubber samples and record results.
• Carry out instrument calibration and maintain test sheets.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and maintain logs.

Skills

Material testing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Fenner Conveyors, a Michelin Group Company, is a world leader in providing engineered conveyor solutions for the mining and industrial sectors. As the only company in Australia capable of designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing complete conveyor systems from head to tail, we offer unmatched end-to-end expertise.

With a manufacturing heritage spanning over 150 years, Fenner Conveyors operates across 30 manufacturing, engineering, and service locations, employing more than 1,200 people. We deliver a comprehensive range of conveyor products, services, and advanced technologies to support our customers’ operations.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive—because we believe that together, everyone achieves more.

Guided by our core values—respect for people, customers, facts, shareholders, and the environment—we embrace an all-sustainable approach that balances People, Profit, and Planet. Through continuous innovation and commitment, we are driving a better, more sustainable future for all.

About You:

Who we are: Fenner Conveyors, a Michelin Group Company, is a world leader in providing engineered conveyor solutions for the mining and industrial sectors. As the only company in Australia capable of designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing complete conveyor systems from head to tail, we offer unmatched end-to-end expertise.

With a manufacturing heritage spanning over 150 years, Fenner Conveyors operates across 30 manufacturing, engineering, and service locations, employing more than 1,200 people. We deliver a comprehensive range of conveyor products, services, and advanced technologies to support our customers’ operations.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive—because we believe that together, everyone achieves more.

Guided by our core values—respect for people, customers, facts, shareholders, and the environment—we embrace an all-sustainable approach that balances People, Profit, and Planet. Through continuous innovation and commitment, we are driving a better, more sustainable future for all.

• Previous experience working in amaterial testing laboratory
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy engineering environment (desirable)
• Experience working with a quality management system /structure
• Self-managed, energetic, and driven individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• A mechanical mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Flexibility to work overtime if required
• Unlimited working rights in Australia

About the Role:

This role, reporting to the Laboratory Coordinator, forms part of our high performing Manufacturing team. You will play a key role in theevaluation and testing of raw materials to be used in the manufacture of conveyor belts as well as examination and testing of belts to ensure the quality compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of rubber compound samples for testing
• Physical testing of rubber samples
• Carry out Instrument calibration
• Preparation and testing of vulcanized test sheets
• Comply with outlined specifications
• Maintain daily logs and equipment record books

Why Join Fenner?

Joining Fenner Conveyors means becoming part of an organisation that values its people and supports them to reach their full potential. You will gain exposure to major national projects and work alongside industry leaders in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

We offer a supportive, approachable leadership team, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Annual Group Bonus participation
• Michelin Share Scheme
• Access to FennerFits – our wellbeing, recognition, and discounts platform
• Option to purchase up to four weeks’ additional leave per year through our Leave Purchase Program
• On-site parking
• Career development programs including Emerging Leaders & Supervisor Training
• An active social calendar with regular internal and external events