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We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.
We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability!
Discover what Opal can offer you….
* An exciting hands-on role, where no two days are the same - visiting various Opal and customer sites across different regions of QLD
* A role where you can use your trade/ hands-on skills and experience
* Competitive salary, comprised of a base salary + superannuation + tool of trade vehicle + work mobile + work laptop
* Ongoing training and opportunities to upskill are provided and encouraged
Discover the Opportunity….
Opal Fibre Packaging Australia provides a full service offering in corrugated cardboard box packaging from design and product testing through to supply chain integration. We have an exciting opportunity for a trade qualified individual to join the Opal team. This is a full-time permanent role servicing multiple sites throughout the region.
The main objective of the role is to maintain, repair, and retool plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, with a focus on upholding safety and maximizing production at our customer’s sites.
Other duties for this role include (but are not limited to):
* Manage the contractors servicing our customer’s and our depots throughout the region (both remotely and in-person)
* Setting and prioritising of work, ensuring parts are available and labour is fully utilised
* Monitor all downtime/uptime in an effort to increase the effectiveness of the packaging systems
* Maintain a focus on response times as well as effective and timely close out of issues raised
* Ensure all equipment is maintained to OEM run speeds and quality standards
* Maintain a liaison with equipment and technical suppliers
* Plan and implement the most efficient and effective delivery of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and machine systems services to ensure it meets customer needs and regulatory requirements.
We can offer a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we look for curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change.
For this role we would ideally like you to have:
* Strong trade qualified skills (fitter & turner, hydraulic, electrical, or pneumatic experience would be advantageous). Must be a mechanically minded individual.
* A current full driver’s licence (please note that this role does involve a significant amount of driving)
* The ability to travel to different sites across QLD and the rest of Australia when required
* Good fitting, fabrication, and troubleshooting skills
* Ability to effectively perform preventative maintenance tasks
* The ability to work autonomously, but also enjoy being a part of a team
* Strong attention to detail and communication skills (written and oral)
* Flexibility, initiative, problem solving skills and a proactive mindset
* A focus on customer service and an uncompromising attitude towards health & safety
* Limited or full electrical licenses (would be desirable but not required)
This is an interesting and varied role for the successful applicant, applications are open to both internal and external candidates. If this sounds like the opportunity for you apply now!
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Machinery Manufacturing, Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, and Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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