Working largely autonomously and reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for keeping our recycling and processing equipment running safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on maintenance role primarily focused on preventative maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting and supporting our production team during the afternoon/night shifts.
Key responsibilities
- Carrying out preventative and scheduled maintenance across the facility
- Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns and production issues
- Diagnosing problems with pumps, motors, conveyors and processing equipment
- General mechanical repairs and maintenance
- Fabrication and welding work
- Assisting operators with equipment and process-related issues
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records
- Assisting with continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
- Working closely with the afternoon/night shift to ensure a smooth handover
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised maintenance area
About you
- Previous experience in a mechanical trade or maintenance role
- Strong general mechanical knowledge
- Experience with pumps, motors, bearings, conveyors and mechanical equipment
- Good fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Fabrication and welding experience highly regarded
- Electrical connect/disconnect experience or relevant qualification highly regarded
- The ability to work independently and prioritise maintenance requirements
- A strong safety focus
Benefits
- Full time position with a growing recycling business
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience
- Opportunities for overtime
- Direct support and communication with the Manufacturing Manager
- Training across EREMA and Coperion processing equipment
- Opportunity to broaden your mechanical and process knowledge
- A varied role where no two nights are necessarily the same
- Opportunity to be part of a growing business and expanding team
About us We are a growing plastics recycling business based in Hamilton, Victoria.
📌 Night Shift Maintenance Technician (Hamilton)
🏢 Sustainable Plastic Solutions
📍 Hamilton
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