Description:
National Aluminium is an industry leader in manufacturing, designing, and supplying aluminium profiles for all architectural, commercial, residential, transport use and many other applications.
Our Australian owned and run company has been supplying Australian manufacturers with aluminium profiles and products for the last 35 years.
Quality of our products is core to our business. As such, we have invested in a state-of-the-art aluminium finishing plant and spent endless hours planning and perfecting our technologies and processes.
National Aluminium runs three aluminium extrusion lines, two high-tech anodising plants, two Horizontal Paint line’s and one state-of-the-art Vertical Paint line.
Our recruitment process includes pre-employment medical assessments. All applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their legal Working Rights within Australia.
About The Role
National Aluminium are pleased to offer positions for a Maintenance Fitter available at our Dandenong South location.
The Maintenance Fitter will undertake a variety of manufacturing duties, including but not limited to:
- Working with aluminium extrusion machines and ancillaries equipment
- Attending to general breakdowns
- Carry out routine preventive maintenance work
- Diagnosing faults/problems and identifying appropriate action
- Interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings
- Disassembly and assembly of machinery as required
- Welding, machining (mill & lathe), and fabrication
About the Shifts
Monday – Friday 38 hours per week
Day shift – 7:00am – 3:00pm
Afternoon shift – 3:00pm – 11:00pm + 15% Shift Loading
Night Shift – 11:00pm – 7:00am + 30% Shift Loading
Weekend Role 38 hours per week
Day shift – 7:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday and Sunday full days required, any 3 recurring weekdays can be chosen to make up the rest of the hours.
About you - Skills & Experience
- Be safety focused
- Minimum two years of recent experience as a maintenance fitter in the manufacturing environment
- Trade qualification(s)
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Intermediate computer skill
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Good attitude with a preference for being ‘hands-on’
- Some weekend availability is a must.
Highly Desirable
- A forklift license (LF) (required)
- Knowledge of PLC is an advantage
To be successful in this role you’ll exhibit a positive, self-motivated attitude and enjoy collaborating with a team to ensure desired commercial outcomes.
Company Benefits
When you open a National Aluminium Door, you’ll benefit from:
- $45 p/h base rate
- $60 p/h base rate for weekend role (inclusive of any penalty rates)
- Opportunities for overtime when available
- Job Security with a family company
- Opportunities for development and career growth within National Aluminium Group
- Collaborative leadership team who leads by example and live the “National Aluminium Difference”