About this role Maintenance Fitter - Kiln | Oxley About the Role As a Maintenance Fitter - Kiln , you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving the site's kiln car fleet to ensure safe, efficient and reliable production.
Kiln cars are among the plant's most valuable assets, and this role plays a key part in supporting operational excellence, production targets and continuous improvement initiatives.
Working closely with Production, Engineering and Maintenance teams, you will ensure kiln cars remain in optimal condition while maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and asset management.
Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday 6am- 2.30pm Friday - 6am - 12pm.
Key Responsibilities Maintenance Reliability Carry out corrective maintenance, including steel fabrication, welding and refractory repairs.
Implement and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs, including: Wheel greasing Expansion joint maintenance Block positioning and refractory inspections Monitor kiln car condition, ensuring wheels, frames and refractory components meet operational standards.
Coordinate kiln car movements with production teams to maintain optimal fleet availability.
Identify and implement improvements to maintenance systems, equipment, tools, consumables and work processes.
Planning Asset Management Maintain accurate kiln car service records, status reports and maintenance documentation.
Monitor and manage stock levels of maintenance consumables and spare parts, including: Wheels, axles and bearings Steel and welding consumables Refractory materials and insulation products Provide regular updates and maintenance reports to the Engineering Team.
Contribute to daily planning activities and support cost-effective maintenance practices.
Safety Continuous Improvement Maintain and promote WHS E standards at all times.




Participate in risk assessments and contribute to safe work procedures and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
Review and improve maintenance procedures and work instructions.
Maintain high housekeeping and 5S standards within the work area.
Actively participate in toolbox meetings, improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities.
Demonstrate ownership and accountability for equipment performance and reliability.
About You We're looking for a motivated and safety-focused tradesperson who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and takes pride in maintaining critical assets.
Essential Skills Experience Trade qualification (Mechanical, Fitter, Boilermaker, Welding or similar).
Welding experience is essential to this role.
Experience in maintenance fabrication.
Strong hazard identification and risk management skills.
Ability to work safely and follow maintenance plans and schedules.
Positive written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and record-keeping capability.
Ability to work collaboratively with operators, supervisors and site leadership teams.
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving.
Personal Attributes Honest, reliable and acts with integrity.
Accountable and performance driven.
Self-motivated with strong initiative.
Decisive and solutions focused.
Respects and values diversity and teamwork.
Committed to safety, quality and operational excellence.
What We Offer Stable, full-time opportunity with a leading Australian manufacturer.
Supportive team environment.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Career progression within a respected national organisation.
A strong safety culture and commitment to employee wellbeing.
Apply Now If you are a trade-qualified maintenance professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact on plant performance and reliability, we'd love to hear from you.
Join CSR and help build a better future through safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.

📌 Maintenance Fitter - Kiln (Day Shift) (Brisbane)
🏢 Csr
📍 Brisbane