Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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 Springhill - Port Kembla Manufacturing facility is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in our Paint and Finishing Maintenance team based in Springhill - 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.

The painting and finishing department at Springhill is the final process in the manufacture of COLORBOND, where coils of steel are painted with our world leading Colorbond coating process and then packaged and despatched to our Australian & International customers.

In this vital role, you will use your technical expertise to drive essential outcomes in the maintenance and development of the buildings and facilities within the Springhill plant. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to, coordinating routine maintenance work involving structural steel, wall & roofing, Buildings & Facilities maintenance , minor civil works, and surrounding grounds maintenance.

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 upkeep of departments building and facilities maintenance
• plan and organise for day-to-day maintenance and upcoming scheduled works.
• contribute to the team with out of hours support.
• seek ways to continuously improve our maintenance strategies.

More About You

As an experienced Mechanical tradesperson, you'll enjoy taking ownership for your work and contributing to the larger team. You will bring:

• experience as a qualified Mechanical Fitter/Machinist or Engineering Fabrication
• experience in maintenance of steel structures/buildings is preferred
• 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." ​

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Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Thursday 25th September 2025.