General Maintenance/Continuous Improvement Tradesperson

2 weeks ago


Eagle Farm, Queensland, Australia Volgren Australia Pty Ltd Full time

ABOUT VOLGREN:

Volgren was established in 1977 and is Australia's largest and most successful bus body builder with three manufacturing facilities located in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia with Aftersales facilities across four states including VIC, QLD, WA and New South Wales.

Volgren builds bus bodies for the world's leading chassis manufacturer's including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN and most recently we delivered Queensland's first 'E' bus on a BYD chassis.

Our uncompromising manufacturing standards, class leading technology and our unmatched after sales service ensure our customers can trust in our product.

Our focus is to provide great working and learning opportunities to passionate people who are ready to walk with us towards growth, progress and transformation. We are a bunch of people who really love what we do, champion ideas and innovation, get around each other and strive for quality.

Our focus is to provide a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to improve and hone their skills whilst learning about the manufacture of the transport of future - Electric Vehicles.

Our values include:

  • Respect and Appreciation of People
  • Making it Happen with Excellence
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Sustainability
  • Teamwork

BENEFITS:

  • The opportunity to build on your current skills and open further doors in the manufacturing industry.
  • The opportunity to enroll in our National Upskilling Program as part our commitment towards your Learning and Development
  • Continue to be a part of a growth orientated global organisation.
  • Local and international career opportunities with Volgren Australia and Marcopolo
  • Contribute to the local content supported by the government
  • Ability to work within a close team environment
  • Opportunity to travel interstate
  • Be part of the National Incentive Program
  • Clean and safe work conditions
  • Ongoing support for the right candidate
  • Opportunity to cross skill with different section/departments
  • Close to public transport
  • 24/7 Free access to our Employee Assistance Program ( EAP)
  • Free onsite parking available
  • Working in a well set up facility with modern equipment.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

With the recent local and world markets shift toward zero emission vehicles and benefitting from Volgren's strong focus on the design and development of innovative new bus solutions, we are looking to increase our workforce at this exciting time with talented individuals contributing to the overall success of our company.

Our focus is to provide a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to improve and hone their skills whilst learning about the manufacture of the transport of future - Electric Vehicles.

We are looking to fill a General Maintenance/Continuous Improvement Tradesperson role within our Eagle Farm facility. You will assist with savings targets for continuous improvement efforts and support groups undertaking kaizen activities in the application of lean tools into the designated site. In this hands-on position, you will have a strong drive and motivation to succeed and be able to work in a safety conscious environment.

Positions enjoy working a 9-day fortnight. Pay rate is market competitive and depends on experience and qualifications. This will be a permanent full time opportunity and paid as per our Enterprise Agreement.

  • Work collaboratively with production, quality assurance, and other relevant departments to drive safety and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with savings targets for continuous improvement efforts
  • Assist and ensure teams with implementation of lean tools and techniques in post event activities
  • Have a positive can do attitude and willing to give anything a go
  • Work with the teams to assist in the setting up and controls of 5S principles
  • Develop a culture of Continuous improvement and teamwork. Help people believe that we can achieve the vision. Support all cross-functional teams as they are formed.
  • Achieve improvements in performance, safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. Eliminate waste

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Experienced in the use of hand tools
  • Mig, stainless steel or aluminium welding
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • General tool maintenance preferred but not required
  • Follow all relevant safety guidelines and procedures

This position also requires the applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol analysis, musculoskeletal evaluation and hearing test

Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Volgren is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

As an Inclusive employer we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Indigenous Business Sectors, people of all genders including those who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability and from disability enterprises, people from Sustainable Regions, Disadvantaged Sectors and Social Enterprises and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to treating every application objectively, follow a coherent screening and interview process and we hire based on attitude, skill and merit.

**PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.*



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