Laboratory Technician

• Convenient West Footscray location with free onsite parking
• Join a fast-paced and diverse manufacturing organisation
• Grow your career Opportunities to progress with an Industry leader

The Company

Fenner Conveyors, part of the Michelin Group, is the world leader in providing engineered conveyor solutions for mining and industrial applications. We offer a range of products and services from the design and supply of complete conveyor material handling solutions through to service, installation maintenance and diagnostics services.

Due to continued demand for our products and service, we're recruiting a Laboratory Technician to join the team at our manufacturing plant in West Footscray.

What you'll be doing:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the conveyor belt testing laboratory, ensuring all tests are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures and industry standards.
• Physical testing of belt samples, fabrics and fibres. Testing and comparison of results with standards to create belt certificates.
• Schedule and prioritize testing activities to meet client requirements as per the schedule provided by the planning team.
• Maintain laboratory procedures, test methods & quality control protocols defined as per the Australian and ISO standards.
• Manage all the measuring equipment calibration activities in the laboratory.
• Identify and troubleshooting issues related to testing procedures or equipment, implementing corrective actions as needed.

About you:

• Competent to advanced level knowledge of relevant Australian Standards for test methods
• Previous experience working in a material testing laboratory
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy engineering environment (desirable)
• Basic knowledge of quality controls for testing processes
• Experience working with a quality management system /structure
• Self-managed, energetic, and driven individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• A mechanical mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Unlimited Australian work rights

What's in it for you?

• Joining Fenner means joining a company that appreciates their employees and inspires them to reach their full potential.
• Exposure to major National Projects and opportunity to work with industry leaders across the Organisation.
• Our core focus is on the development of our People and as a result, we offer of a wide range of training, support, mentoring, and career development opportunities, such as Emerging leaders and our supervisor course.
• A strong and experienced leadership team that is approachable, family-oriented, and here to support you.
• Opportunities for flexibility with work arrangements in a culture that values diversity and wellbeing.
• An awesome Team culture with on-site parking, and all amenities An active social calendar with frequent inside and outside-of-work events for you to get behind.
• Access to a wide range of company benefits including but not limited to:
• Annual Group Bonus participation at 3% of your base salary- Access to FennerFits - our wellbeing, recognition and discounts portal
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks' leave per annum by participating in our Leave Purchase Program
• Become a shareholder of the business by participating in the Michelin Share Scheme
• Be recognised for your contributions and service via our Service Recognition program.

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now

We're committed to establishing a culture that is inclusive, diverse, and compassionate. We welcome applications from people of all ages, First Nations, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

We're ready to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disabilities. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team.

Our recruitment process includes an interview, national police check and a pre-employment medical that includes a laboratory drug and alcohol test.