Maintenance Fitter

Visy Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 147,403,000 - 172,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive maintenance team

Opportunity for upskilling

Clear shift pattern

Team BBQs/Visy events

Sustainability initiatives

Visy Smithfield site

Job summary

Visy Board Smithfield site is seeking a qualified Fitter to perform preventative and corrective maintenance across converting lines. You will support production, diagnose issues, and work collaboratively within a focused maintenance team.

The role requires mechanical fitting qualifications and FMCG experience is valued. A proactive, detail-oriented, team player with independent work capability is essential, with potential for overtime in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in Mechanical Fitting or related field.
• Fitter experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Corrugating / printing or FMCG background highly regarded but not required.
• Highly motivated with an analytical style and keen eye for detail.
• Team player but able to work independently and see tasks to completion.
• Fitter and Turner experience; welding/machine experience a bonus.
• Basic CMMS (MEX) operation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance focusing on the converting side of the plant.
• Provide service to maintain production and resolve operational or technical problems.
• Be a cohesive team member while maintaining individual responsibility.
• Improve machine condition through corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
• Proactively resolve issues in cooperation with the manufacturing team.
• Contribute to a safe and compliant working environment.

Skills

Analytical

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Trade qualifications in Mechanical Fitting

Tools

CMMS (MEX)

Job description

The Role

At our Board Facility in Smithfield, we have an assortment of: Flexo-Folder-Gluers, Die Cutters, Strappers, a Corrugator and supporting equipment and require an additional Fitter to help with the maintenance and repair.

• Day shift - Fixed Term contract: 12 Months
• Monday - Thursday 06:00am to 14.00pm
• Friday - 06:00am - 11:00am
• OT Monday - Thursday 2.5hours beforehand - 3:30am start
• Weekend OT available as required
• Rate: $51.87 per hour + OT
• Location: Visy Smithfield Board

What you will do

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance within the facility with a focus on the converting side of the plant.
• Provide service to maintain production and resolution of operational or technical problems.
• Ensure you work as a member of a cohesive team while maintaining individual responsibility.
• Improve machine general condition by executing corrective actions and improvement initiatives
• Be proactive in problem resolution based on co-operation with the manufacturing team
• Contribute to a safe and compliant working environment.

What you’ll love when you join us

• Visy Board Smithfield is an established Board manufacturing site with a motivated, supportive and positive team.
• Supportive Environment this Maintenance team prides itself on continuous improvement, working smarter in a safe and supported team.
• Opportunity for upskilling and long-term career employment at Visy.
• Lifestyle - clear rosters and steady shift pattern Monday - Friday with the option of weekend OT
• Team BBQs and seasonal Visy events.
• Sustainability you contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.

What you will bring to the team

• Trade qualifications in Mechanical Fitting or a related field.
• Fitter experience in a manufacturing environment. Corrugating / printing or FMCG background highly regarded but not a requirement
• Highly motivated individual with an analytical style and a keen eye for detail.
• Team player focus, but ability to also work effectively and independently
• The attitude and ability to see through tasks to completion and resolve issues fully
• Fitter and Turner experience, with any welding and machine experience being a bonus
• Basic operation skill of CMMS (MEX) advantageous

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 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.