About Us
Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people have selected to work for us in more than 40 countries.
Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Vinidex business as a Maintenance Fitter. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and based at our site in Toowoomba. You will be responsible for the delivery of maintenance and continuous improvement activities, safety and monitoring of production assets to ensure optimal plant performance and strategic maintenance activities are achieved.
For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way – setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors.
We make life flow with ground-breaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas and energy throughout Australia.
Globally backed by Aliaxis with a wide-reaching national footprint, our team of passionate technical experts support our customers throughout their projects – working to deliver solutions for today and the future.
We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:
What will you do?
Ensure a safety-first culture and adoption of the Vinidex iCARE behaviours, to achieve world class workplace safety standards
Conduct breakdown and reactive maintenance activities across the sites and facilities
Periodic preventative maintenance tasks and resultant corrective actions, Work Order Requests from production partners, workshop overhauls, equipment/infrastructure repairs are allocated and completed in a planned, timely manner
Maximise equipment availability/reliability to sites operations including infrastructure and production equipment
Accurately update and use the MEX/CMMS system, ensuring the job descriptions and spare parts usage is up to date
In conjunction with Maintenance and Production Management, improve the quality of the maintenance production interaction in the workplace
Ensure that all maintenance activities are planned
As appropriate, develop standard operating procedures for process critical activities
Perform assigned duties in line with budgetary guidelines
Minimise wastage of consumables as much as is reasonably practical
About You
At least 5 years proven experience in planning and executing maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing/engineering environment.
You have a good understanding of equipment maintenance, management processes, concepts, and tools. A safe working environment is important to you, and you have a good understanding and implementation of safe working best practices. Able to work autonomously with effective time-management skills and a keen an eye for detail.
Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
CMMS (MEX or equivalent) demonstrated capability
Advanced understanding of hydraulic & pneumatics
Knowledge of extrusion, recycling, fabrication/assembly, water process plant and associated equipment
Trade certification in mechanical fitting or related trade
Licensed: Forklift, EWP
Benefits
Industry leading paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
Access our Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family members
Work in a flexible and supportive environment
Be recognised through our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
Opportunities for career development within our global business
We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants of all genders and backgrounds to join our team.
Just a heads up – we're not currently taking any CVs from recruitment agencies without being asked. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!