Mechanical Technician

2 weeks ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia BlueScope Full time
Overview

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We're leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We're proud of brands, like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Mechanical Technician in our Hot Strip Mill (HSM) team based in Port Kembla. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

Working on our Coil box equipment at our Hot Strip Mill plant, you will ensure that equipment is maintained to the highest standards to meet our objectives for safety, quality, and reliability. You will apply your mechanical fitting skills and experience to complete both complex and routine maintenance tasks, with a focus on improving our equipment performance and reliability by understanding plant and equipment condition and then implementing corrective actions to restore as required.

What Will You Do?

In a role that impacts the safety of our people as well as the quality and reliability of our equipment and products, you will:

  • support ongoing and efficient production through the maintenance of onsite equipment
  • plan and organise for shutdowns
  • demonstrate your mechanical expertise on many and varied Capital projects
  • contribute to the team with out of hours support
  • seek ways to continuously improve our maintenance strategies
More About You

As a career maintenance mechanic, you'll enjoy taking ownership for your work and contributing to the larger team. You will bring:

  • experience as a qualified Mechanical Fitter/Machinist
  • experience in mechanics and automation
  • proven exposure to maintenance management systems and basic computer skills

an enthusiasm to learn new skills and develop yourself in the role

Why BlueScope

As We're Creating Strength For The Future Through Our People, Products And Solutions, BlueScope Supports You To Build Your Expertise Within a Safe And Positive Team Environment. At BlueScope, You'll:

  • Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
  • Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other's safety and wellbeing.
  • Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
  • Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We're passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.

It's an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future."

Come and discover us at

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Tuesday 16th September 2025.


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