Mechanical Fitter

James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.

With a diverse workforce of over 1,000 employees across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for executing mechanical maintenance and breakdown support to ensure the ongoing reliability of equipment and machinery of our Manufacturing Plants.

This may include working with mechanical machinery, welding, pumps, drives and other mechanical items. You will play a critical role in the maintenance and upgrades/improvements of the plant machinery to ensure efficient operations and meet product demands while supporting safe and reliable factory processing equipment.

We have both day and shift positions available.

Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM

Shift: Rotating Roster, 4 on 4 off (2 day/2 night) 12 hour shifts

What You’ll Do

• Drive a safe behavioural culture and ensure safety compliance for all maintenance tasks.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance and repairing activities to best ensure the long-term reliability of mechanical equipment and control systems.
• Assist with day-to-day mechanical equipment issues
• Troubleshoot and fault find various mechanical equipment issues onsite to provide short machine downtime.
• Liaising and working closely with planning and stores personnel to ensure that parts and equipment are available when required to avoid delay and improve task execution.
• Working with production and finishing teams to improve communication and interaction between operators and maintenance / engineering personnel, as well as better understand and manage equipment maintenance and resolve problems.
• May assemble machines and equipment on-site as well as installing parts if they break, for example; pumps, gear boxes, rollers, shafts
• Fitting fabricated metal parts and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment as well as checking the parts.
• Driving continuous improvement in the maintenance department through a commitment to training and development, precision maintenance and a ‘closed loop’ approach.
• Supporting the Shift Electrician on any electrical work for additional labour support.
  
  

What you’ll bring

• Trade qualified with a minimum of 4 years in a similar role, focus on manufacturing plant machinery and equipment
• Cert. III in Engineering Trade Mechanical or equivalent
• Strong troubleshooting and strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety, and Quality Management
• SAP or similar CMMS experience desirable
  
  

Working @ James Hardie

At James Hardie, Our People Are At The Centre Of Everything We Do. We Provide The Opportunity For People Who Value Clear Vision And a Diverse Culture To Build a Career In One Of The Most Well Recognised Local Manufacturing Brands. Here’s What You Can Expect When You Join Our Smart, Driven And Real Team

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
• Product discounts
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks
• 2 Volunteer days per year
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
• Online shopping discounts
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
• Annual business conferences with Award gala dinners
• Free annual health checks
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
• Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)
  
  

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years.

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