Maintenance Fitter

About Us

Alpine MDF Industries is a large wood processing facility located at Wangaratta in North East Victoria offering permanent employment for over 140 local people.

Alpine’s core business is manufacturing Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) for many uses in the construction, and related, industries and is distributed and sold nationally in Australia. Complimenting the core business, Alpine MDF has established a re-manufacturing business on the same site where core products are reprocessed into specific building products such as pre-painted skirting, architraves, door and window components and decorative wall lining panels.

About the role

We are currently seeking a trade qualified Maintenance Fitter to join our team. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Supervisor you will have proven experience providing technical knowledge and solutions for the hands-on day to day maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment. The position is key to supporting the Site Production teams, improving reliability and carrying out preventative maintenance programs across the production areas to minimise plant down time and improve the efficiency of the operation.

This is a full-time position working on a 7-day, 12hr rotating shift roster;

• 4-week Rotating Shift Roster Cycle
• 2 weekends off in every 4
• Engineering tradesperson competency levels C10 - C7

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Working in a team environment to resolve day to day maintenance issues;
• Providing technical support to both maintenance & production personnel;
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and continuous improvement tasks;
• Diagnosis / fault finding techniques of mechanical equipment and rectification of faults;
• Performing breakdown maintenance;
• Prioritisation, planning and organising tasks;
• Compliance to industry standard practices;
• Absolute commitment to safe work systems.

To be successful in the role:

• Trade qualified fitter and machinist, or similar Mechanical trade qualification, with experience in a similar role;
• Analysis and problem-solving skills;
• Experience in Pneumatic and Hydraulic circuits;
• Good Interpersonal skills;
• EWP Licence (Advantageous);
• Experience in Welding (Advantageous);
• Experience in using maintenance system ‘Mainpac’ (Advantageous);
• Working in Confined Space Certificate (Advantageous);
• High Risk – Forklift licence (Advantageous).

What's in it for you?

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Upskilling and growth opportunities
• Shift allowances
• Long-term career stability
• Annually set roster to allow for work / life integration
• Award and recognition program
• Annual optional annual flu vaccinations

If you believe you possess the skills and experience listed above and want to be the next member of the Alpine MDF Team please click ‘Quick Apply’ to send your resume.

Contact Alexandra Hobbins - HR Officer on (03) 5723 0454 to enquiry about this role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Sponsorship is NOT available for this role.