Machine Technician- Visy Plastics Ingleburn

**Job no**: 50012509
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Sydney - South West
- Full time permanent role based in Ingleburn, Sydney.
- Supportive, motivated team with a focus on safety & continuous improvement.
- Help us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging.

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations - predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

Visy is a market leader in plastics packaging manufacturing in Australasia offering a range of plastic packaging solutions across a range of industries. We have a long history of providing quality, cutting-edge plastics products, and are constantly expanding our product range to meet our customers’ needs. Importantly, Visy is committed to sustainability, recycling, and re-use across our entire business, including our extensive plastics packaging supply chain.

**The opportunity**:
We have an opportunity for a Machine Technician to join our Visy PET team based in Ingleburn, Sydney. This is a permanent full-time position working, Monday to Friday on our night shift (10pm to 6am). Reporting to the Production Manager you will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of blow moulding machines to ensure the production of high-quality plastic products to meet our customers’ requirements. Further to this your key responsibilities will include:

- Set up and calibrate blow moulding machines according to specifications.
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting of equipment and report any foreseeable issues.
- Monitor, inspect and adjusting machine settings as required to optimize production efficiency, reduce waste and conduct quality checks on finished products.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production targets.
- Maintain accurate production records and report any discrepancies or issues.
- Maintain and ensure all Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

**What you will bring to the team**:
As our new Machine Technician, you will have minimum of 5 years’ experience, operating machinery within a high-speed manufacturing environment. PET processing/operating blow moulding machinery experience would be advantageous but is not essential. You will be a reliable team player, with a strong work ethic. You are self-motivated with a proactive approach and processes a strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental practices. Along with the following:

- Experience operating a forklift and hold a current forklift licence is essential.
- High level of mechanical aptitude is essential, and a trade background is a bonus.
- Ability to work on our night shift (10pm to 6am).
- Quality control and defect analysis
- You will have good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
- Proven ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment.
- Proficient computer skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills

On offer is a competitive weekly wage, with attractive penal rates and opportunities for overtime. All uniforms and P.P.E gear is supplied. Working in a supportive team environment with on-the-job training and development, giving you genuine opportunities for career growth. As a Visy employee you will have access to a range of health, wealth, and lifestyle services and discounts.

**If this sounds like something you are interested in, please **

**_ You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history _**
**_check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)._**

**_ Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that _**
**_embraces and values diversity and inclusion._**

**Advertised**: 14 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 11 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time