Opportunities

• Day shift role with great work life balance
• Strong Site EA with annual increases and clear levels
• Clear career progression and growth opportunities within the team

Role details:

We’re seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our team, working on our can seaming machines at our Shepparton Cans Plant. This is a full-time permanent role on a day shift, working 7am – 3pm.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Shift Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our plant running smoothly and safely.

• Preparing machine / can size change overs, including preparation of change over parts and coordination and maintenance of returning parts.
• Optimising and fine-tuning of double seam can closing machinery, to ensure optimal performance and quality standards.
• Troubleshooting and repairing Zacmi made can closers, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal efficiency.
• Working to liaise between Production and Maintenance to improve production and decrease time required for can size change overs.
• Assisting with training of other team members as required.
• Maintain safe work and operating practices, and a high level of housekeeping.

What you’ll bring:

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical, highly desirable but not essential.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics for effective problem-solving.
• Experience within Can making or double seeming experience highly regarded.
• Previous experience in a canning or high-speed environment also highly regarded.
• Confident in working with hand tools and to fine detail when setting up machinery.

• The ability to work under pressure and display a good eye for detail particularly in quality control.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to safety protocols and adherence to regulatory standards, fostering a culture of workplace safety and compliance within the team.

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 great work life balance with this day shift role.
• Perks: Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance 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.