Maintenance Fitter

5 days ago


Smithfield, South Australia Capral Aluminium Full time US$80,000 - US$120,000 per year
  • Enhance your technical skills in a dynamic environment
  • Be a part of a leading continuous improvement team
  • Competitive salary package and benefits
  • Safe and inclusive workplace culture

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for attending plant and equipment breakdowns, completing scheduled routine preventative maintenance and providing technical assistance within a continuous improvement environment to optimise the manufacturing process.

Primary Accountabilities:

  • Analyse, develop and implement programs for plant optimisation, including but not limited to, downtime reduction to drive towards new targets, future expansion, new equipment implementation and commissioning, equipment improvements and on going continuous improvement programs
  • Follow maintenance planning schedules in order to maximise quality production output
  • Maintain and develop computer driven manufacturing equipment and control systems
  • Apply mechanical solutions to the automatic transfer of material, components or finished goods
  • Develop creative solutions, within the bounds of fundamental principles, technical standards, and safety limits, to come up with best practice manufacturing processes
  • Provide assistance and training to plant operators for equipment maintenance and use
  • Assist in developing tests / fixtures for components and finished products to ensure the product meets quality standards and operating requirements
  • Build working relationships with production operators to identify and solve technical problems
  • Liaise with contractors and suppliers
  • Take full accountability for personal safety and well-being, develop an understanding of risk minimisation and be committed to achieving the highest possible standards for Safety, Health and the Environment (SH&E)
  • Communicate and endorse safety practices, monitor key safety performance indicators and visibly participate in promoting safety policies and initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Trade qualified Maintenance Fitter
  • 3+ years of experience with mechanical fixed plant
  • Expertise in hydraulic fault diagnosis
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and steel fabrication
  • Ability to work shift patterns
  • Capability to interpret hydraulic and pneumatic drawings

Desirable:

  • Formal hydraulic qualifications
  • Forklift licence

Applicants must also be prepared to undertake and pass a pre-employment medical inclusive of drug and alcohol test.

"As part of our diversity and inclusion journey, Capral is aiming to increase the representation of women across our businesses. We strongly encourage female applicants to apply for this position."

Employment at Capral

Our strong values-based culture is a key part of looking after our people. Capral's five core values of Safety First, Customer Success, Play Fair, Better Every Day, and Own It form the basis of all aspects of our operations.

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