Maintenance Engineer

This Australian-based manufacturer specialises in high-quality hardware and automated systems for entryway barriers, earning a reputation as a global leader in reliable, safety-oriented solutions. Established over three decades ago in the early 1990s on the west coast of Australia, it focuses on durable components like hinges, latches, and motorised openers designed for both residential and commercial applications.

The company's innovations prioritise user safety, particularly for families and pets, while serving installers and end-users through a worldwide distribution network, with a strong emphasis on the local market. Key product lines feature advanced swinging and sliding mechanisms that ensure smooth, secure operation across diverse environments.

The maintenance fitters' primary concern is the efficient maintenance and repair of facilities and plant & equipment of the Group.

The Maintenance fitter will review plant and other maintenance issues, and decipher problems to determine the best resolution/s with regard to time and cost.

Strong interaction with employees working in associated roles forms a major part of this role requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountability for maintenance and repair (Mechanical & Electrical).
• Lead efforts to upgrade plant/facility for efficiency, safety and reliability
• Plant and equipment regulatory requirements;
• Safety and sanitation requirements.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Lead projects involving installation, modification, or renovation of building, plant and equipment;
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers and monitor or plan jobs to be completed by outside contractors.
• Control costs, scheduling and development of maintenance activities
• Manage repairs, supplies, purchases and budget set by reporting Manager;
• On call for emergency repairs required outside regular hours.
• Actively attending to all the maintenance requests and updating the maintenance log
• Actively attending to all OH&S Hazard rectification requests
• Managing maintenance procedures and records as per ISO 9001:2015.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal Trade qualifications as a Fitter
• Restricted Electrical Licence
• Australian Motor Vehicle Driving Licence and Forklift Licence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• A proactive approach with an attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritise and multitask
• Understanding of the manufacturing process and production priorities
• Able to operate Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Previous exposure to plastic injection molding machines, their auxiliaries; mobile and fixed plant equipment used in assembly, general welding skills and general machining capabilities would be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in a similar role, minimum 5 years, would be considered ideal. The following minimum experience needs to be demonstrated:

• Pneumatics and Hydraulics
• plastic injection molding machines and their auxiliaries
• general mobile and fixed plant & equipment used in production
• general welding & soldering skills
• general machining capabilities
• general electrical & electronics work relating to industrial situations
• Strong commitment to OH&S in the workplace

SOFT SKILLS, BEHAVIOURS & ATTITUDES

• Self motivated
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Flexible attitude
• Proactive approach with an attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritise and multitask
• Seeks continual improvement through a willingness to learn and contribute to positive change
• Good humoured

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This role requires a fit, active, healthy person capable of working in an environment demanding a reasonable level of manual handling and agility.

Applicants from New Zealand are welcome, but must have the right to work in Australia.

If this role sounds of interest to you, please do apply now