Maintenance Toolmaker - Pakenham

Melbourne Rotomould; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Rotomould, a designer and manufacturer of rotationally moulded plastic products, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Toolmaker to join our Maintenance team.

The successful candidate will file, design and repair moulds, fabricate specialised mould components, and maintain machinery with a strong emphasis on precision and finish. You will use a lathe to manufacture inserts and interpret technical drawings for restoration and new mould production.

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship or trade qualification in a suitable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in toolmaking and mould fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture new rotational moulding moulds from fabrication through to finishing.
• Repair and rebuild damaged moulds to a high standard.
• Carry out specialised custom fabrication and repair work.
• Produce moulds and repairs with high accuracy and finish to ensure correct release.
• Use a lathe to manufacture inserts and components.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment in a manufacturing setting.

Skills

Toolmaking

Mould fabrication

Lathe operation

Read technical drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Industrial maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Apprenticeship or trade qualification

Tools

Lathe

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Oxy cutting equipment

Rolling machines

Sandblasting equipment

Spray painting equipment

Job description

At Melbourne Rotomould (Melro), we manufacture a wide variety of rotationally moulded plastic products in all shapes and sizes. You can visit www.melro.com.au for more information.

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Toolmaker to join our Maintenance team.

This role will involve supporting our production department through the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment, with a strong focus on specialised mould fabrication, modification and repair.

The successful applicant will need the skills and experience to:

• Manufacture new rotational moulding moulds from fabrication through to final finishing
• Repair and rebuild damaged moulds to a high standard
• Carry out specialised custom fabrication and repair work
• Produce moulds and repairs with a high level of accuracy and finish to ensure plastic components release and form correctly
• Use a lathe to manufacture new inserts, components and undertake repair work
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment used within a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude is essential, with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic experience being advantageous.

Experience with the following is highly desirable:

• Toolmaking and mould fabrication
• Welding and fabrication in steel and sheet metal
• MIG welding
• TIG welding
• Lathe operation and basic machining
• Oxy cutting
• Use of rolling machines
• Sandblasting
• Spray painting
• Maintenance of industrial machinery
• Completion of an apprenticeship or trade qualification in a suitable discipline

This position requires someone with more than general fabrication or production welding experience. We are looking for someone capable of undertaking detailed mould manufacturing and repair work where accuracy, workmanship and finish are critical.

Our ideal candidate will be a practical problem-solver who is comfortable working independently on specialised jobs while also being willing to assist with the broader variety of work undertaken by our Maintenance team.

Standard working hours are 6:00am–2:30pm Monday to Friday, with overtime requirements rare and generally planned in advance.