Mechanical Shift Fitter

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

Orrcon Steel is looking for a Mechanical Shift Fitter in our Mechanical Maintenance team based in Salisbury. Orrcon Steel is a manufacturer of steel tube and pipe and leading Australian steel distributor with nationally recognised brands. 

In this business-critical role, you will be providing hands-on maintenance services to our production teams, who operate within a continuous manufacturing environment. Your contribution will enable improved machine safety, uptime and performance so we can continue to make and deliver our world-class product to our valued customers.

What’s in it for you?

When you join our team, we offer flexibility for work/life balance, access to our Employee Assistance Provider, annual flu vaccinations, on-site car parking, on-site physio, training and development and generous BlueScope staff discounts. You’ll also enjoy:

• competitive pay rates inclusive of base, allowances and built-in overtime plus superannuation, additional overtime and bonus
• multiple opportunities 
• working a modified lifestyle even time roster
• no rostered Saturday nights
• 5 weeks annual leave

What will you do?

Working in a supportive environment, you will contribute to the safety of our people, the quality of our product and the reliability of our equipment. You will achieve this by:

• isolating equipment and performing corrective maintenance on the machines
• inspecting equipment and identifying faults, taking necessary actions to repair these
• responding to and resolving machine breakdowns with a sense of urgency
• planning and coordinating shutdowns for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• continually seeking opportunities to improve our maintenance strategies

More about you

We are on the lookout for dedicated team players and being a qualified Industrial Fitter, you will bring:

• demonstrated experience in the repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment including machine rebuilds and improvements
• machining experience: Lathe and Milling machine
• experience in alignment: motors, pumps, gearboxes, pulleys, belts, chains
• experience in Hydraulic & Pneumatic circuits and components

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. 

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

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.