Maintenance / Fitter Operator

4 days ago

Moorabbin Airport, Australia Drake International Full time

**Location: Moorabbin**

**Full-Time Permanent Position**

**Rotating Shifts - Day & Night**

**Only 1 Saturday every 6 weeks**

**Plenty of Overtime Available | Enjoy Family Time** **$101,857 + Super + 15% Shift Loading**

**THE COMPANY**

Looking to advance your career? Join our client, a global leader in the plastic, packaging, paper, glass, and resource recovery industries. With a focus on providing high-quality, innovative, and sustainable packaging products and solutions, our client has been at the forefront of packaging innovation in Australia for over a decade. Take part in their full lifecycle of packaging capabilities and contribute to their ongoing success.

**YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES**

This is a hybrid role combining the responsibilities of a Fitter and Machine Operator.

As a Fitter Machine Operator, you will primarily work on the palletiser (Berchi Palletiser) that automates the stacking of newly made plastic bottles onto pallets. Your role will involve ensuring smooth operation, making adjustments, and addressing any fallen bottles or labeling issues.

Additionally, as a fitter, you will be responsible for the routine maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and job changes on the 2-Stage Blow Moulders (Sidel and Krones machines). You may also be required to troubleshoot and assist with other machinery on-site, including Injection Moulding Machines (Husky), Single Stage Blow Moulding Machines (Aoki and Nissei), and Extrusion Blow Moulding Machines (Uniloy, Rochelau, and FongKee).

**ROSTER AND CONDITIONS**

Enjoy the benefits of a rotating shift schedule, providing a balance between work and family time. You will receive fortnightly pay with plenty of overtime opportunities available. During your time off, you can opt for additional shifts or spend quality time with your family. Excess hours from overtime can be cashed in or used as additional annual leave.

Example Roster:

- Week 1: Mon (Day), Tue (Day), Wed (Night), Thur (Night), Fri-Sat-Sun (Off)
- Week 2: Mon-Tue (Off), Wed (Day), Thur (Day), Fri (Night), Sat-Sun (Off)
- Week 3: Mon (Night), Tue (Night), Wed-Thur (Off), Fri (Night), Sat-Sun (Off)

**KEY REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in a Maintenance fitting role, preferably in manufacturing
- Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Toolmaker, or Mechanic
- Previous experience in an FMCG or Manufacturing facility
- Exceptional diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Machine operating experience
- Commitment to attending and completing all required training
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
- D-Class Electrical Licence (Desirable)
- Forklift Licence (Desirable)

**Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

**Right to Work**
- The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. _Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply._
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