Join a Leading Metal beverage packaging manufacturer.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Toolmaker / Machinist to join a specialist tooling team supporting one of Australia's leading metal packaging manufacturers.
Based in Revesby, you will be responsible for manufacturing, repairing and maintaining precision tooling used in the production of aluminium beverage cans that are used across the whole country.
This role offers the opportunity to work with highly specialised tooling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, precision and safety are critical.
About the Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will become part of a skilled tooling team responsible for producing high-precision tooling that supports high-speed can manufacturing operations.
Your expertise will help ensure manufacturing sites maintain optimal productivity, quality and operational performance through the delivery of reliable tooling solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture, modify, repair and maintain precision tooling for can manufacturing operations
- Operate machining equipment to produce components to exact specifications and tolerances
- Diagnose and troubleshoot tooling issues to minimise production downtime
- Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance activities on tooling
- Provide technical support and advice regarding tooling repairs and modifications
- Liaise with manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand to ensure tooling requirements are met
- Work closely with engineering, maintenance and production teams to resolve technical issues
- Maintain accurate workmanship and quality standards across all tooling activities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Manufacturing practices
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site safety, quality and environmental standards
About You Essential Requirements
- Trade qualification as a Toolmaker, Machinist or equivalent Mechanical Trade
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience working within high-speed production environments
- Strong tooling, machining and precision engineering experience
- Proven troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
- Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance systems
- Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and quality
Desirable
- Advanced Trade Certificate
- Experience within packaging, FMCG, beverage, food manufacturing or related industries
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Technical Knowledge You will possess a sound understanding of:
- Precision tooling and machining practices
- Mechanical systems and equipment
- Motors and drives
- Pumps and compressors
- Pneumatic systems
- Conveyors and material handling equipment
- Mechanical fault finding and root cause analysis
- Windows-based computer systems
What's Required
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Robust communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively within a busy manufacturing environment
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Commitment to continuous learning and development
- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 20kg
If interested please reach out to Ollie Rablin. #SCR-ollie-rablin