Maintenance Planner

Apprise Consulting Ltd; City of Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 75 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WA Cutting Services, part of Southern Queensland Steel, seeks a Maintenance Planner to ensure safe, cost-effective maintenance of machines, tools, equipment, and facilities while operating CNC profiling machinery to support daily production.

Required are experience with workshop machinery, preventative maintenance, and strong safety focus in a heavy industry. Based in Queensland with potential state-wide duties; salary range AUD 75,000–85,000 plus super.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining workshop machinery and equipment.
• CNC equipment experience (plasma/oxy) desirable; ability to read engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of workshop tools, equipment, and materials (steel).
• Strong documentation and computer skills for maintenance tracking and reporting.
• Forklift licence and overhead crane training preferred.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsabilités

• Maintain all workshop machines and equipment per PM schedule.
• Respond to safety issues and audits; remove condemned equipment from service.
• Monitor spare parts, PPE, and consumables; perform quarterly audits.
• Coordinate servicing of vehicles, forklifts, generators, and site infrastructure.
• Operate CNC profiling equipment to maximise efficiency and document production.
• Perform pre-start checks and report faults or maintenance needs.
• Sign off on job inspections and uphold safety and quality controls.

Connaissances

Mechanical systems

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Workshop tools

Documentation & reporting

Forklift & crane training

Teamwork

Outils

CNC machines

Description du poste

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Maintenance Planner position available to join our SQS teams with potential assignment across NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, or WA Southern Steel Group and its subsidiaries specialise in providing the finest steel products, sheet & coil, and expert steel processing and distribution. Our company network is extensive, represented in every Australian state.

Southern Queensland Steel is part of the Southern Steel Group, the largest privately-owned steel company in Australia. With more than 1400 employees nationwide, the foundations of this company are built on strong values and a sense of family belonging. We service our customers through multiple SQS businesses and division affiliates in various

States in Australia. In NSW: Steelpipes, Piling Solutions Australia, Rigby Jones, Rollco, Metal Shop Technics, Southern Sheet & Coil, Coil Processors. In QLD: Rigby Jones.

In Victoria: Surdex Steel, Smithweld Bending, KOMO Metform Engineering, Alliance Laser, Surdex Sheet & Coil, Eliott Engineering, Australian Rollforming Manufacturers. In SA: Brice Metals, Ferrocut. In WA: WA Cutting Services, Boyd Metal Industries

To succeed in this position, you will need to have industry related experience within similar positions, a strong work ethic and strong safety focus. The ability to carry out work with minimal supervision, a keen and enthusiastic approach to your work and willingness to work over time will help you ensure success in this role.

MAIN OBJECTIVE

The Maintenance Planner a vital dual role at WA Cutting Services. This position is responsible for the safe, cost-effective, and proactive maintenance of all machines, tools, equipment, and site facilities, while also operating CNC profiling machinery to support daily production.

DUTIES

Maintain all workshop machines, tools, and equipment in line with a preventative maintenance schedule. Respond promptly to day-to-day hazards, safety issues, and actions raised through internal audits or safety committee meetings. Ensure condemned or unsafe equipment is removed from service.

Monitor and order spare parts, workshop consumables and PPE. Maintain equipment registers and perform quarterly audits. Coordinate the servicing and upkeep of company vehicles, forklifts, diesel generator and other site infrastructure.

Perform building maintenance, including solar systems, water systems, lighting, air compressors, and general site improvements. Supervise waste management procedures (including oil spills, steel scrap, general waste, and drum emptying). Maintain compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

CNC Machine Operation. Operate CNC profiling equipment to maximise efficiency and material usage. Complete all production documentation accurately and on time.

Ensure clear marking and identification of all cut items; store remnants properly. Perform daily pre-start checks and routine maintenance on machinery. Report any faults, damage, or maintenance needs immediately.

Operate cranes and lifting equipment in accordance with SOPs and safety requirements. Sign off on job inspections and uphold quality control processes. All employees are subject to legal obligations regarding their own and their fellow workers Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S).

They are to fully co-operate with the company OH&S Policy and Program, to ensure safety in the workplace is maintained. All employees shall undertake hazard identification as part of their normal duties, and report any unsafe conditions or work practices. All employees are responsible for their own safety as well as those around them.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Proven experience maintaining workshop machinery and equipment Knowledge of mechanical systems; some electrical and instrument troubleshooting ability

Previous experience operating CNC equipment (plasma and oxy cutting highly desirable) Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings Sound knowledge of workshop tools, equipment, and materials (particularly steel)

Strong documentation and computer skills for maintenance tracking and reporting Forklift licence and overhead crane operation training preferred Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

The successful applicant will be joining a secure, reputable organisation who offers their employees opportunities for career progression. If you have the skills and experience, we need and have a positive attitude, Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We promote a safe work culture; therefore, we have a process of reference checking and pre-employment medicals which includes a drug and alcohol screen for the successful applicant. Salary: Between $75,000 and $85,000 per annum + Super