Opportunities

• Spotswood location – Market leader in packaging solutions 
• 9-day fortnight, 35-hour week 
• Stable opportunity with a great team culture 

Role Details:

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our Spotswood Glass Plant. This is a dayshift role, working 35 hours per week on a 9-day fortnight. Working in the Mould Repair Department and reporting to the Mould Repair Manager, you will be responsible for repairing Glass Container moulding equipment to ensure Glass quality.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure that all company safety and quality standards are implemented and applied to all work performed.
• Preparation of Mould hangers & componentry for Job Changeover process.
• Cleaning & inspection of used die hangers
• A variety of bench fitting duties to repair the hangers such as welding, filing, hand grinding and polishing
• Milling and lathe repairs on a few interchangeable parts for glass moulding machinery
• You will work with a variety of hand tools, gauges & measuring equipment
• Help with the management of stock levels to ensure work continuity

What you’ll bring:

• Fitter / machinist trade qualification with milling and lathe experience in an industrial environment, preferably an Engineering or Toolmaking workshop
• Previous experience working in an industrial environment, preferably in manufacturing
• Meticulous attention to detail and precision
• Good hand eye coordination and ability to problem solve
• Previous TIG / MIG welding, operating CNC machines, tool making, and stores and goods inwards experience an advantage

What you’ll love when you join us:

When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:

Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. 

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 9-day fortnights and opportunity for overtime. 

Perks: Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance, all uniform and tools provided, and salary sacrifice options.  

About Visy 

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.  

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry. 

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future! 

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.