Mechanical Fitter (Team Member)

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Western Sydney Service Centre is looking for Mechanical Fitters (Team Members) in our Operations team. Working with Bluescope’s newest paint line, featuring modern equipment and automated process’ throughout the facility, you’ll be working with premium COLORBOND® products.

We are growing our team to support our Metal Coating Line project, increasing our existing paint line operations at the WSSC site, located in Erskine Park, NSW. This development will provide up to 240,000 tonnes of additional capacity to feed COLORBOND®, ZINCALUME® and TRUECORE® steel products, used for roofs, house frames and fencing.

Contributing to the safety, quality and the reliability of our equipment, you’ll perform a variety of Operator tasks throughout shift, including operating machinery, equipment troubleshooting, plant setups and isolations. Working in a supportive team environment, you’ll ensure the continuous production activities on our paint line, whilst providing technical guidance and support on equipment. This position works a desirable rotating 12-hour day and night shift, 5 days a week (no weekends!)

What’s In It for You?

• no need to purchase new workwear – you’ll be provided with a uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• to help you thrive we offer great health and wellbeing initiatives including access to our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP), and eligibility for a Fitness Passport
• enjoy a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that hosts regular celebrations and BBQ’s
• access to a range of exciting discounts across travel, vehicles, health and more!

What Will You Do?

Demonstrating your technical capability, you’ll ensure the quality and reliability of our equipment and products. You will also:

• conduct equipment and process inspections, identifying issues and troubleshooting equipment
• provide technical support and problem-solving insight to ensure the continuous functionality and reliability of equipment
• work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve the efficiency of equipment
• ensure our quality products meet customers’ expectations and requirements
• learn to operate overhead cranes with training

More About You

As an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, you quickly adapt and have an eagerness to learn. You’ll be comfortable working at heights, and you will bring: 

• mechanical/fitter trade qualifications
• a commitment to your own safety and that of others
• the ability to work and troubleshoot in an individual capacity and communicate as part of a larger team
• the ability to prioritise work and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. 

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​ At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.

It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” ​

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Thursday 7th November 2024.