Mechanical Tradesperson

Perform both preventative and breakdown maintenance on high speed machinery, including printing presses, publishing machines, strappers, conveyors etc.

You will conduct your work in a safe and efficient manner to meet production requirements across a variety of shifts in a newspaper manufacturing environment.

You will be required to work a rotating shift pattern, with only 14 shifts per month, with a 50 / 50 day, night split. The pattern offers great work life balance to enjoy the sunshine coast lifestyle.

You will work as part of a team made up of mechanical and electrical team members covering all 7 days / nights of the week.

Essential Requirements:

• Trade Certificate in Fitting & Turning
• A strong safety focus as well as a strong focus on quality of work
• Flexibility to work shift work as required.
• Diagnostic & problem solving skills
• Experience in Manufacturing process Work would be Advantageous
• Computer skills

Desirable requirements:

• Well-developed communication skills
• Cert 4 in Hydraulics or Pneumatics an advantage
• Restricted Electrical ticket an advantage
• Good time management skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise workload
• Experience with computer based maintenance systems.
• Experience in using safety management systems.
• Forklift License advantageous

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